n.
Pronunciation: ' je-t ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural jetties
Etymology: Middle English getee, jette, from Anglo-French geté, getee, from past participle of geter, jeter to throw ― more at JET
Date: 15th century
1 a : a structure extended into a sea, lake, or river to influence the current or tide or to protect a harbor b : a protecting frame of a pier
2 : a landing wharf