While the terms are frequently used interchangeably in casual conversation, a strict technical distinction exists. A pier is a raised wooden or concrete platform supported on open pilings that extends perpendicularly out into deep water, allowing watercraft to tie up on both sides. In contrast, a dock is a broader umbrella term encompassing any structure where boats secure, which can include floating platforms, slips, or wharves built parallel to the shoreline.
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