Vocabulary Entry

jetty

|noun • verb

noun

A structure built out over a body of water, typically for berthing boats or for loading and unloading cargo.

Example Sentences

"The fishermen tied their boats to the jetty."

"We walked along the jetty, enjoying the view of the ocean."

"The old wooden jetty creaked underfoot as we approached the end."

verb

Example Sentences

"They plan to jetty the shoreline to prevent erosion."

"The engineers will jetty the harbor to improve access for larger vessels."

"After the storm, they needed to jetty the riverbank to protect the nearby houses."