Meaning of the word "landing stage" in English

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landing stage

US /ˈlæn.dɪŋ ˌsteɪdʒ/
UK /ˈlæn.dɪŋ ˌsteɪdʒ/

Noun

a platform built out from the shore into a body of water, used for loading and unloading passengers and cargo from boats

Example:
The ferry docked at the landing stage to let off passengers.
We waited on the landing stage for the tour boat to arrive.