Noun: jetty je-tee
- A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
"The town built a jetty to protect the harbour from strong waves";
- breakwater, groin, groyne, mole, bulwark, seawall
- A small pier or structure extending from the shore to which boats can be moored
"We tied our fishing boat to the jetty for the night"
Derived forms: jetties
Type of: barrier
Encyclopedia: Jetty