1. jetty - Noun
2. jetty - Adjective
3. jetty - Verb
Made of jet, or like jet in color.
A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest, and overhangs the wall below.
A wharf or pier extending from the shore.
A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor; a mole; as, the Eads system of jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
To jut out; to project.
Source: Webster's dictionary“After the boat had floated out, I hang my leg around the boat and my head on somewhere on the boat for about 30 minutes with hope that before the boat gets to Liverpool jetty, a saviour will come. Source: Internet
After James Watt 's report on this in 1769, a jetty was constructed at Longhaugh Point to block off the southern channel. Source: Internet
An example of a Type 1 jetty is Mission Beach, San Diego, California. Source: Internet
Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club director of lifesaving Patrick Rivers said the tower’s location to the north of the jetty and adjacent to the netted swim area, would provide the perfect vantage point to keep people safe. Source: Internet
Amid screams, the right door of the boat fell on the jetty and there was heavy smoke. Source: Internet
However, the spirits of the men were not at all daunted, as while they lost a day’s income, they expressed gratitude for the rehabilitated jetty, in the community. Source: Internet