jetty
1a 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.
to construct (part of a building) so that it projects beyond lower construction; jutty.
Origin of jetty
1Words Nearby jetty
Other definitions for jetty (2 of 2)
made of jet.
resembling jet, especially in color; of a deep black.
Origin of jetty
2Other 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 DiegoThe 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 DiegoThere 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 DiegoThe 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-ScienceThe Daily Pic: Robert Smithson found spirals before his "jetty".
The mask also points to how early Smithson came to the main motif of his most famous work, the “Spiral jetty” earthwork from 1970.
When the waves reached their violent peak, a BUD/S instructor standing on top of the jetty would signal with his flashlight.
From these homes one can see the lighthouse, the jetty, some small islands, but nothing more.
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 TatlowThe half-dozen serviceable boats were gathered a couple of hundred yards away about a short wooden jetty.
Mushroom Town | Oliver OnionsThe tide was creaming over the short thumb of a jetty, and the herd of small black cows was patrolling the beach.
Mushroom Town | Oliver OnionsThe boats by the short thumb of a jetty had not been used for a week, and lay high up the beach.
Mushroom Town | Oliver OnionsNot 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)
/ (ˈdʒɛtɪ) /
a structure built from a shore out into the water to direct currents or protect a harbour
a landing pier; dock
Origin of jetty
1British Dictionary definitions for jetty (2 of 2)
/ (ˈdʒɛtɪ) /
of or resembling jet, esp in colour or polish
Derived forms of jetty
- jettiness, noun
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