"The portion of a pier or other structure that recieves the thrust of an arch or the end-weight of a truss."-Whitney, 1902

Abutment

"The portion of a pier or other structure that recieves the thrust of an arch or the end-weight of a…

"A hoisting crane used in building piers, towers, chineys, etc."-Whitney, 1902

Abutment-crane

"A hoisting crane used in building piers, towers, chineys, etc."-Whitney, 1902

"A small wing of a building; A pilaster or butress; The lateral face of the pier of an arch, extending from the edge of the opening."-Whitney, 1902

Alette

"A small wing of a building; A pilaster or butress; The lateral face of the pier of an arch, extending…

Blueprint of Pier/floor plan of Pier with dimensions labeled. Illustration can be used for finding are of composite figures.

Blueprint of Pier

Blueprint of Pier/floor plan of Pier with dimensions labeled. Illustration can be used for finding are…

A square pillar with its capital and base projecting from the pier or a wall.

Pilaster

A square pillar with its capital and base projecting from the pier or a wall.

"A large nail or pin, generally of iron. The larger forms of spikes, particularly railroad spikes, are chisel-pointed, and have a head or fang projecting to one side to bite the rail. Spikes are also made split, barbed, grooved, and of other shapes." —Whitney, 1889
<p>Illustration of a dock spike, used in building docks and piers.

Dock Spike

"A large nail or pin, generally of iron. The larger forms of spikes, particularly railroad spikes, are…

The wharf of a fishing community. Boats are docked at along the side and a warehouse sits on the landward side.

Wharf

The wharf of a fishing community. Boats are docked at along the side and a warehouse sits on the landward…