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molo

pier

noun MOH-loh Rare
Travel & Places Landmarks

Origin: Medieval Latin molo, from Greek molos (mass, bulk)

Also means

dock

Usage Note

Molo refers to a jetty, pier, or quay extending into the water at a harbour or marina. It differs from banchina (quayside, the flat area along the shore) in that a molo typically projects outward. Common in port city contexts: attraccare al molo (to moor at the pier). The plural is regular: moli.

Examples

"Le barche sono ormeggiate lungo il molo."

Natural Translation

The boats are moored along the pier.

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