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jetty Definition


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jetty
noun jetties
    1. A stone or wooden landing-stage.
      Thesaurus: dock, pier, wharf, quay.
    2. A stone barrier built out into the sea to protect a harbour from currents and high waves.
Etymology: 15c: from French jetee, from jeter to throw.



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