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2. Dolphin (structure) - Wikipedia

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   Dolphin (structure) Wood pilings grouped into a pair of dolphins serving as a protected entryway to a boat basin. A dolphin is a group of pilings arrayed together to serve variously as a protective hardpoint along a dock, in a waterway, or along a shore; as a means or point of stabilization of a dock, bridge, or similar structure; as a mooring ...

3. Timber pilings - Wikipedia

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   Timber pilings. Timber pilings serve as the foundations of many historic structures such as canneries, wharves, and shore buildings. The old pilings present challenging problems during restoration as they age and are destroyed by organisms and decay. Replacing the foundation entirely is possible but expensive.

4. Mooring - Wikipedia

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   An anchor mooring fixes a vessel's position relative to a point on the bottom of a waterway without connecting the vessel to shore. As a verb, mooring refers to the act of attaching a vessel to a mooring. [ 1] The term likely stems from the Dutch verb meren (to moor ), used in English since the end of the 15th century.

5. Pier - Wikipedia

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   A pier is a raised structure that rises above a body of water and usually juts out from its shore, typically supported by piles or pillars, and provides above-water access to offshore areas. Frequent pier uses include fishing, boat docking and access for both passengers and cargo, and oceanside recreation. Bridges, buildings, and walkways may ...

6. Pier (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   Pier (architecture) The Pont du Gard (c.19 BC), Nîmes; 3 rows of piers with arches springing from them to support the bridge. A pier, in architecture, is an upright support for a structure or superstructure such as an arch or bridge. Sections of structural walls between openings (bays) can function as piers.

7. List of piers in New York City - Wikipedia

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   Pier designation for the west waterfront side of the West Washington Market between piers 21 and 23. Redeveloped into Battery Park City. 23. Northwest corner of West Washington Market. Used to serve the West Washington Market. Redeveloped into Battery Park City. 24. West St. between Vesey and Barclay St.

8. Floating dock (jetty) - Wikipedia

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   A floating dock, floating pier or floating jetty is a platform or ramp supported by pontoons. It is usually joined to the shore with a gangway. The pier is usually held in place by vertical poles referred to as pilings, which are embedded in the seafloor or by anchored cables. [1] Frequently used in marinas, this type of pier maintains a fixed ...

9. Results: Here's who won TCPalm's poll for best dock and dine ...

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   What's your favorite dock and dine restaurant on the Treasure Coast? Here's the results of our poll: This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Poll results: Best dock and dine ...