jetty

[ 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

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; 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.

Origin of jetty

First recorded in 1475–85; jet² + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM jetty

jet·ti·ness, noun

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How to use jetty in a sentence

Carlsbad and its Tamarack State Beach has its own jetty to trap sand there, the Coast News reported.
North County Report: Oceanside Moves Ahead on Groins Without Mayor’s Support|Kayla Jimenez|August 18, 2021|Voice of San Diego
The other options would be building two artificial reefs, or extending an existing jetty or continuing to slap sand on the beach.
Environment Report: Oceanside Looking to Grow a Groin or Two|MacKenzie Elmer|August 2, 2021|Voice of San Diego
There are a few options on the table, like building jetties or an artificial reef designed to keep sand near the coast.
Oceanside Seawall Dispute Hints at Looming Decisions Over Sea-Level Rise|MacKenzie Elmer|June 17, 2021|Voice of San Diego
The bulk of recreational diving for Florida lobsters is done in the Florida Keys, where spiny lobsters are found under small rocky shelves, near reefs, and around jetties.
14 wild edibles you can pull right out of the ocean|By Bob McNally/Field & Stream|October 19, 2020|Popular-Science

The Daily Pic: Robert Smithson found spirals before his "Jetty".
The Spirit of Land Art|Blake Gopnik|August 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The mask also points to how early Smithson came to the main motif of his most famous work, the “Spiral Jetty” earthwork from 1970.
The Spirit of Land Art|Blake Gopnik|August 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
When the waves reached their violent peak, a BUD/S instructor standing on top of the jetty would signal with his flashlight.
Inside Seal Team Six by Don Mann Excerpt|Don Mann|December 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST
From these homes one can see the lighthouse, the jetty, some small islands, but nothing more.
Dinner Under the Midnight Sun|Sophie Menin|June 26, 2010|DAILY BEAST
It also authorised the construction and maintenance, as p. 150part of such railways, of any pier, quay or jetty.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
The half-dozen serviceable boats were gathered a couple of hundred yards away about a short wooden jetty.
Mushroom Town|Oliver Onions
The tide was creaming over the short thumb of a jetty, and the herd of small black cows was patrolling the beach.
Mushroom Town|Oliver Onions
The boats by the short thumb of a jetty had not been used for a week, and lay high up the beach.
Mushroom Town|Oliver Onions
Not only has this town no fort, but it has not even a jetty.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers|Jules Verne

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, noun

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