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jetty
1[jet-ee]
noun
plural
jettiesa pier or structure of stones, piles, or the like, projecting into the sea or other body of water to protect a harbor, deflect the current, etc.
a wharf or landing pier.
the piles or wooden structure protecting a pier.
Also an overhang, as of an upper story beyond a lower.
verb (used with object)
to construct (part of a building) so that it projects beyond lower construction; jutty.
jetty
2[jet-ee]
adjective
made of jet.
resembling jet, especially in color; of a deep black.
jetty
1/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
a structure built from a shore out into the water to direct currents or protect a harbour
a landing pier; dock
jetty
2/ ˈɛɪ /
adjective
of or resembling jet, esp in colour or polish
Other 51Թ Forms
- jettiness noun
- ˈٳپԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of jetty1
Example Sentences
Kevin King, 57, was under the influence of alcohol when he crashed his boat — the 48-foot-long “Four Kings” — into the jetty, prosecutors alleged Wednesday.
"Stay off jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure," the National Weather Service warned in a release on Thursday.
The only way to get to the islands was by ferries but, as we later learnt, an estimated 94% of the jetties in the region were damaged.
“Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches,” the weather service said.
“Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches,” the warning read.
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