The difference between Pier and Wharf
When used as nouns, pier means a raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles, whereas wharf means a man-made landing place for ships on a shore or river bank.
Wharf is also verb with the meaning: to secure by a wharf.
check bellow for the other definitions of Pier and Wharf
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Pier as a noun:
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
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Pier as a noun:
A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
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Pier as a noun (US, nautical):
A structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided.
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Pier as a noun:
A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
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Pier as a noun (architecture):
A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.
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Wharf as a noun:
A man-made landing place for ships on a shore or river bank.
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Wharf as a noun:
The bank of a river, or the shore of the sea.
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Wharf as a verb (transitive):
To secure by a wharf.
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Wharf as a verb (transitive):
To place on a wharf.