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Meaning
Noun
●
A structure of
wood
or
stone
extended
into the
sea
to influence the current or
tide
, or to
protect
a
harbor
or beach.
●
A
dock
or
wharf
extending
from the
shore
; a pier.
●
In Architecture:
A part of a
building
that
jets
or
projects
beyond the
rest
, and
overhangs
the
wall
below.
Verb
●
To
jut out
; to project.
Adj
●
Made of
jet
, or like
jet
in color.
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Origin
jetty
English
-y
English
-y
Middle English (1100-1500)
jet
English
jet
French
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Breakwater
Mole
Jettee
Black
Pier
Related
Wharf
Cove
Lake
Port
Dock
Sandbar
Quay
Seawall
Shoreline
Causeway
Beach
Headland
Lagoon
Harbour
Bay
Boat
Marina
Pontoon
Harbor
Vessel
Berth
Reef
Pond
River
Ship
Waterway
Ferry
Dam
Barge
Island
Terminal
Walkway
Docks
Station
Boardwalk
Bridge
Slipway
Shore
Deck
Canal
Airport
Lighthouse
Boats
Waterfront
Riverbank
Tower
Tunnel
Seaport
Coastline
Quays
Park
Road
Boat Ramp
Sea Wall
Floating Docks
Railway Station
More
Rhymes
Yeti
Betty
Jetty
Petty
Fetty
Netty
Hetty
Petty
Hetty
Nettie
Fretty
Sweaty
Hettie
Confetti
Spaghetti
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