jetty

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[ jet-ee ]
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noun,plural jet·ties.
  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.

  1. the piles or wooden structure protecting a pier.

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

verb (used with object),jet·tied, jet·ty·ing.
  1. to construct (part of a building) so that it projects beyond lower construction; jutty.

Origin of jetty

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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

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Other definitions for jetty (2 of 2)

jetty2
[ jet-ee ]

adjective
  1. made of jet.

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

Origin of jetty

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First recorded in 1475–85; jet2 + -y1

Other words from jetty

  • jet·ti·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for jetty (1 of 2)

jetty1

/ (ˈdʒɛtɪ) /


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

  2. a landing pier; dock

Origin of jetty

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

Derived forms of jetty

  • jettiness, noun

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