Uk English Meaning of jetty

Jetty

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Definitions and Meaning of jetty in English

Wordnet

jetty (n)

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

Webster

jetty (a.)

Made of jet, or like jet in color.

Webster

jetty (n.)

A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest, and overhangs the wall below.

A wharf or pier extending from the shore.

A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor; a mole; as, the Eads system of jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Webster

jetty (v. i.)

To jut out; to project.

FAQs About the word jetty

Jetty

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing awayMade of jet, or like jet in color., A part of

dock,Pier,quay,wharf,float,landing,Levee,Berth,Dockyard,wharf

No antonyms found.

jetton => Jetton, jettison => chuck, jetting => jets, jettiness => overhang, jetties => jetties,