Associations to the word «Jetty»

Pictures for the word «Jetty»

Wiktionary

JETTY, noun. A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.
JETTY, noun. A wharf or dock extending from the shore.
JETTY, noun. (architecture) A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest, and overhangs the wall below.
JETTY, verb. (obsolete) (intransitive) To jut out; to project.
JETTY, adjective. (archaic) Made of jet, or like jet in color.

Dictionary definition

JETTY, noun. A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away.

Wise words

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