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Rarejetty
The correct spelling is jetty.
How to pronounce jetty
noun
IPA: /ˈdʒɛti/
Say it like: Jet-tee
The correct spelling is jetty. A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.
- 2.A wharf or dock extending from the shore.
- 3.A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest, and overhangs the wall below.
verb
- 1.To jut out; to project.
adjective
- 1.Made of jet, or like jet in color.
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