pier
pier
subs.
P. χῶμα, τό, χηλή, ἡ.
subs.
P. χῶμα, τό, χηλή, ἡ.
PIER
Column on which the arch of a bridge is raised pontis pila (which supported the arch fornix: locavit pilas pontis in Tiberim quibus pilis fornices ... censores locaverunt Liv. 40 51 4).
A mole moles agger: pila (Verg. Vitr. 5 12).
Column on which the arch of a bridge is raised pontis pila (which supported the arch fornix: locavit pilas pontis in Tiberim quibus pilis fornices ... censores locaverunt Liv. 40 51 4).
A mole moles agger: pila (Verg. Vitr. 5 12).
pier:
I. Of a bridge or other edifice: pīla (pillar or pile of any kind): to plant the arches (of a bridge) on p.s, in pilis fornices imponere, Liv. 40, 51.
II. A mole:
1. mōles, is, f. (any massive structure): he constructed a p. for Terracina, m. ad Terracinam confecit, Liv. l. c. Cic.: v.MOLE .
2. agger: v.MOUND . (The best term for a wooden or chain p., is prob. pons: cf. Virg. Aen. 10, 288 = landing-bridge.)
I. Of a bridge or other edifice: pīla (pillar or pile of any kind): to plant the arches (of a bridge) on p.s, in pilis fornices imponere, Liv. 40, 51.
II. A mole:
1. mōles, is, f. (any massive structure): he constructed a p. for Terracina, m. ad Terracinam confecit, Liv. l. c. Cic.: v.
2. agger: v.
pier
A vertical support functioning like a column, normally rectangular and having a large mass.