<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.</li><li>(in a bridge or the like) a support for the ends of adjacent spans.</li><li>a square pillar.</li><li>a portion of wall between doors, windows, etc.</li><li>a pillar or post on which a gate or door is hung.</li><li>a support of masonry, steel, or the like for sustaining vertical pressure.</li><li>a long passageway or corridor that extends from a central area of a building, especially one at an airport that leads to boarding gates.</li></ul>