noun

jetty

JET-ee/ˈdʒeti/

A built structure projecting from a shore into water.

A stone jetty extends into the harbor beside a sheltered boat.

A stone jetty extends from shore into water along a harbor entrance, clearly attached to land; a tiny sheltered boat gives function, no offshore breakwater confusion.

Etymology

jettyOld Frenchpier, projecting structure

The projecting structure called a jetée was pictured as something “thrown out” beyond its surroundings. A jetty extends that image into the water, where its projection protects a shore or harbor.

In context

Becnal20:02

there's a lighthouse sort of on a jetty you know there's a microphone

Christopher Lee's The Occult - Mysteries of the Supernatural (1977)

More examples

Workers extended the jetty to protect the fishing boats.
A narrow path ran along the top of the jetty.
The storm damaged the seaward end of the jetty.

Forms

jetty · jetties

Similar words

pier: A pier provides access over water; a jetty commonly protects a shore or harbor.
breakwater: A breakwater blocks waves and may stand offshore; a jetty projects from land.