First Known Use: 15th century
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1jetty
noun jet·ty \ˈje-tē\
: a long structure that is built out into water and used as a place to get on, get off, or tie up a boat
plural jetties
Full 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
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Origin of JETTY
Middle English getee, jette, from Anglo-French geté, getee, from past participle of geter, jeter to throw — more at jet
2jetty
verb
jet·tiedjet·ty·ing
3jetty
adjective
Definition of JETTY
: black as jet
First Known Use of JETTY
1586
JETTYING Defined for Kids
jetty
noun jet·ty \ˈje-tē\
plural jetties
Definition of JETTY for Kids
1
: a pier built to change the path of the current or tide or to protect a harbor
2
: a landing wharf
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