Main Entry:

¹jet·ty

Pronunciation:

\ˈje-tē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural jetties

Etymology:

Middle English getee, jette, from Anglo-French geté, getee, from past participle of geter, jeter to throw — more at jet

Date:

15th century

1 a: a structure extended into a sea, lake, or river to influence the current or tide or to protect a harbor b: a protecting frame of a pier2: a landing wharf