So a mole is a form of construction (massive structure of masonry) which can have various functions (serving as a PIER or BREAKWATER, or both).
On 2016-02-17 15:18, Malcolm Herring wrote: > From the IHO Hydrographic dictionary: > > breakwater. A structure protecting a shore area, HARBOUR, ANCHORAGE, or BASIN > from WAVES. See also FLOATING BREAKWATER. > > jetty. In U.S. terminology, a structure, such as a WHARF or PIER, so located > as to influence CURRENT or protect the ENTRANCE to a HARBOUR or RIVER. > In British terminology, a PIER, usually of solid construction, intended as a > berthing place for vessels. See DOCK, LANDING, WHARF. > > mole. A massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a PIER or > BREAKWATER, or both. > > pier. A long, narrow structure extending into the water to afford a berthing > place for vessels, to serve as a promenade, etc. See also JETTY. > > quay. A WHARF approximately parallel to the SHORELINE and accommodating ships > on one side only, the other side being attached to the SHORE. It is usually > of solid construction, as contrasted with the open pile construction usually > used for PIERS > > wharf. A structure serving as a berthing place for vessels. > > _______________________________________________ > Tagging mailing list > Tagging@openstreetmap.org > https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/tagging
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