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Marina Terms
Marina Terms
anchor.
Dock - a structure extending alongshore or out from the shore into a body of water,
to which boats may be moored.
Harbor - a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one
protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.
Pier - a platform supported on pillars or girders leading out from the shore into a
body of water, used as a landing stage for boats.
Jetty - a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored.
Marina - a specially designed harbor with moorings for pleasure craft and small
boats.