Pier

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004303",
  "term": "Pier",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A structure extending out over water, supported by piles or columns, used for mooring vessels, loading and unloading cargo, or as a recreational walkway. In aviation, a pier can refer to a finger-like extension from an airport terminal building, providing additional gates for aircraft to park and passengers to board. These structures often incorporate jet bridges for direct access to aircraft.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "see_also": [
    "mole"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Fluggastbrücke",
    "es": "pasarela",
    "fr": "jetée"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/pier/"
}