jetty

¹jet·ty

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

Examples of JETTY

1. <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

Related to JETTY

Synonyms: float, dock, landing, levee, pier, quai, quay, wharf

Related Words: berth, mooring, slip; embarcadero [West]; dockyard, marina, quayage, shipyard, wharfage

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Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

Rhymes with JETTY

Getty, netty, petit, petty, sweaty, yeti