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Noun: jetty  je-tee
  1. A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
    - breakwater, groin, groyne, mole, bulwark, seawall
     
  2. A small pier or platform extending from the short at which boats can be moored

Derived forms: jetties

Type of: barrier

Encyclopedia: Jetty