Definitions

1. noun

A structure extending out into the water, typically from a shore or beach, used for mooring boats or providing access to the water.

“The fishing village was surrounded by several small jetties where fishermen stored their nets.”

2. noun

A platform or structure built out into a lake or sea, typically for recreational or residential purposes.

“The wealthy businessman owned a luxurious house on a private jetty overlooking the ocean.”

3. verb

To extend or build out a structure into the water, typically for mooring boats or providing access to the water.

“The engineers jettyed out the new dock to accommodate the growing number of boats.”