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jetty
1[ jet-ee ]
/ ˈdʒɛt i /
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noun, plural jet·ties.
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.
a wharf or landing pier.
the piles or wooden structure protecting a pier.
Also jutty. an overhang, as of an upper story beyond a lower.
verb (used with object), jet·tied, jet·ty·ing.
to construct (part of a building) so that it projects beyond lower construction; jutty.
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Origin of jetty
11375–1425; 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; see jet1
Words nearby jetty
Jet Ski, jet stream, jettison, jet-to-let, jetton, jetty, jet wash, Jetway, jeu, jeu de mots, jeu d'esprit
Other definitions for jetty (2 of 2)
jetty2
[ jet-ee ]
/ ˈdʒɛt i /
adjective
made of jet.
resembling jet, especially in color; of a deep black.
OTHER WORDS FROM jetty
jet·ti·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for jetty (1 of 2)
jetty1
/ (ˈdʒɛtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
a structure built from a shore out into the water to direct currents or protect a harbour
a landing pier; dock
Word Origin for jetty
C15: from Old French jetee projecting part, literally: something thrown out, from jeter to throw; see jet 1
British Dictionary definitions for jetty (2 of 2)
jetty2
/ (ˈdʒɛtɪ) /
adjective
of or resembling jet, esp in colour or polish
Derived forms of jetty
jettiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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