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单词 jetties
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jetties in British English

plural noun
jetty1
 

jetty in British English 1

(ˈdʒɛtɪ)
nounWord forms: plural -ties
1. 
a structure built from a shore out into the water to direct currents or protect a harbour
2. 
a landing pier; dock
Word origin
C15: from Old French jetee projecting part, literally: something thrown out, from jeter to throw; see jet1

Examples of 'jetties' in a sentence
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And the boats I've seen tied up have all been out on the jetties or moored to buoys.
Garth Nix LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)
Private traffic would be banned in the mornings, and several jetties removed.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Regardless of offering, it eventually will get snagged on the jetties.
Houston Chronicle (2000)
Stepping stones or jetties mean you can walk straight out to the deep zone.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Private beach access and jetties add 82% and 80% respectively.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There were jetties and piers all over the place, and shops everywhere.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
At least four of its six tourist jetties will have to go.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It's not much of a voyage: a rowing boat between jetties a minute apart.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The engineers report that two jetties for arriving planes are out of action.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The latest houses are designed to sit in the water, like inhabited jetties.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
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