jetty
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noun \ˈje-tē\ plural jetties
Definition of JETTY
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 pier
2
: a landing wharf
See Examples of JETTY
- <didn't see any passengers waiting for the ferry, so the captain sailed past the jetty>
Origin of JETTY
Middle English getee, jette, from Anglo-French geté, getee, from past participle of geter, jeter to throw — more at jet
First Known Use: 15th century
2jetty
intransitive verbjet·tiedjet·ty·ing
3jetty
adjectiveDefinition of JETTY
: black as jet
First Known Use of JETTY
1586
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