jetty

¹ American  

[jet-ee] / ˈdʒɛt i /

noun

plural

jetties

1. a 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.

2. a wharf or landing pier.

3. the piles or wooden structure protecting a pier.

4. Also an overhang, as of an upper story beyond a lower.

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verb (used with object)

jettied, jettying

1. to construct (part of a building) so that it projects beyond lower construction; jutty.

jetty ² American  

[jet-ee] / ˈdʒɛt i /

adjective

1. made of jet.

2. resembling jet, especially in color; of a deep black.

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jetty ¹ British  

/ ˈdʒɛtɪ /

noun

1. a structure built from a shore out into the water to direct currents or protect a harbour

2. a landing pier; dock

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jetty ² British  

/ ˈdʒɛtɪ /

adjective

1. of or resembling jet, esp in colour or polish

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Other Word Forms

• jettiness noun

Etymology

Origin of jetty¹

1375–1425; late Middle English get ( t ) ey < Old French jetee, literally, something thrown out, a projection, noun use of jetee, feminine past participle of jeter to throw; jet ¹

Origin of jetty²

First recorded in 1475–85; jet ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

It was finally towed to a jetty on 21 February, ending six days of dramatic scenes which had made headlines around the world.

From BBC

This work includes building temporary accommodation to support MPs and peers during future phases, and building a jetty on the River Thames for deliveries.

From BBC

Further down the beach, Kostya is fishing on a jetty stretching out into the sea.

From BBC

The couple are now celebrating after bagging a Lake District home with a lake, woodland jetty, sauna, hot tub and gym.

From BBC

The agency also advised staying off rocks: “Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• seawall
• wharf