jetty

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  1. noun A structure, such as a pier, that projects into a body of water to influence the current or tide or to protect a harbor or shoreline from storms or erosion.
  2. noun A wharf.
  3. adjective Resembling jet, as in texture.
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  • Between the church and the jetty was a house which stood on a point of land so that it was three-quarters surrounded by water. —  Twelve Horses and the Hangman's Noose - Gladys Mitchell-Bradley 29
  • The boat dropped off nearly all the other passengers at the main jetty, a bit of a tourist spot, where they were faced with the famous 525 steps up to the village. —  TravelPod.com Recent Updates
  • In addition to a site on the jetty, the county is also looking at a secondary site about 300 yards from the jetty. —  News Review - Top Stories
  • The hotel offers many other services in order to better take care of their distinguished guests including a private beach and a jetty, a gourmet restaurant, wine tastings, a private yacht and classic cars for rent should they wish to enhance their Bodrum experience. —  Newswire Today - Free Newswire - Press Releases Distribution
  • As we headed towards the boat jetty, a wild boar with five little piglets scampered across the road. —  TravelPod.com Recent Updates
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flaxen ·  jet-black ·  breakwater ·  wharf ·  pier ·  coppery ·  ebon ·  red-gold ·  honey-colored ·  iron-gray ·  quay ·  causeway
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Etymologies (4)

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  1. Middle English getti, jettie, from Old French jetee, from feminine past participle of jeter, to project, throw; see jet2.

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  1. Also jutty, q. v.; from Old French jetee, getee, gettee, gitee, jettee, a cast, a jetty or jutty, etc.; French jetée, a pier, break-water, jetty; properly feminine past participle of Old French jetter, jeter, French jeter, throw, cast: see jet.
  2. Also jutty, q. v.; an extension of jet, jut, after jetty, jutty, n.
  3. from jet + -y.
 

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