| 单词 | jetty |
| 释义 | jetty jetty1 /jet"ee/, n. , pl. jetties, v. , jettied, jettying. n. 1. a pier or structure of stones, piles, or the like, projecting into the sea or other body of water to protect a harbor, deflect the current, etc. 2. a wharf or landing pier. 3. the piles or wooden structure protecting a pier. 4. Also, jutty. an overhang, as of an upper story beyond a lower. v.t. 5. to construct (part of a building) so that it projects beyond lower construction; jutty. [1375-1425; late ME get(t)ey < OF jetee, lit., something thrown out, a projection, n. use of jetee, fem. ptp. of jeter to throw; see JET1] jetty2 —jettiness, n. /jet"ee/, adj. 1. made of jet. 2. resembling jet, esp. in color; of a deep black. [1475-85; JET2 + -Y1] |
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