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pier [peer ] (plural piers) noun
1. vertical structural support: a pillar, especially a rectangular one supporting the end of an arch, lintel, or vault
2. bridge support: a vertical structural support between two spans of a bridge
3. wall between adjacent doors: an area of wall between two adjacent doors, windows, or other openings
4. column projecting from wall: a column of masonry projecting from a wall
5. wall reinforcement: a vertical structure, usually of masonry, built against a wall to support it
[12th century. From Anglo-Latin pera .]
Cast Stone Pier Caps and
Wall Caps of all types of Textures, Colors, Sizes produced by Mizner
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