Definition von jetty im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
: A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor; a mole; as, the Eads system of jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi River
She raised her face veil showing two black eyes fringed with jetty lashes, whose glances were soft and languishing and whose perfect beauty was ever blandishing .
A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest, and overhangs the wall below
a structure (as a pier or mole of wood or stone) extending into a sea, lake, or river to influence the current or tide or to protect a harbor
A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor; a mole; as, the Eads system of jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi River
A structure extending into a sea, lake, or river to influence the current or tide, in order to protect harbors, shores, and banks
(1) On open SEACOASTS, a structure extending into a body of water to direct and confine the STREAM or tidal flow to a selected CHANNEL, or to prevent shoaling Jetties are built at the mouth of a RIVER or ENTRANCE to a BAY to help deepen and stabilize a CHANNEL and facilitate navigation (2) (SMP) A structure usually projecting out into the SEA at the mouth of a RIVER for the purpose of protecting a navigational CHANNEL, a harbor or to influence water currents
A mooring place, which is built into the water Often built as a floating jetty, which can move up and down with the water level
A man made structure projecting from the shore May protect a harbor entrance or aid in preventing beach erosion
A jetty is a wide stone wall or wooden platform where boats stop to let people get on or off, or to load or unload goods. jetties a wide wall or flat area built out into the water, used for getting on and off boats pier
A wooden or stone platform, projecting into the water, used for the docking of boats and ships
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away