jetty

The definition of a jetty is a small pier or breakwater that is built into the water to protect a harbor or shore.

(noun)

A little breakwateron the edge of the ocean to protect the houses located on the bank right by the ocean is an example of a jetty.
A narrow little dock that boats dock on is an example of a jetty.

See jetty in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. jetties

a kind of wall built out into the water to restrain currents, protect a harbor or pier, etc.
a landing pier
an overhanging part of a building

Origin: ME gete < OFr jetée, jetty, orig. pp. of jeter: see jet

intransitive verb jettied, jettying

to project, or jut out

very black, like jet

See jetty in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. jet·ties

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.
A wharf.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English getti, jettie

Origin: , from Old French jetee

Origin: , from

Origin: feminine past participle of jeter, to project, throw; see jet²

adjective