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jetty Noun

— A jetty is a structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.

jetty

— noun (= breakwater) a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

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pier

wharf

quay

breakwater

mole

dock

groyne

seawall

bulwark

groin

bridge

staithe

sea wall

platform

musk-colored

levee

landing-stage

landing stage

landing

wing dam

waterfront

water terminal

track

stone wall

spur dike

spur

seafront

quayside

quay shipside

protecting mole

musky

landing place

jet-black

guide levee

groin, groyne

fascine

coal-black

black