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Bookmark or Share- Jetty - WikipediaA jetty is a man-made structure that protrudes from land out into water. A jetty may serve as a breakwater, as a walkway, or both; or, in pairs, as a means of constricting a channel. The term derives from the French word jetée, "thrown", signifying something thrown out. [1]
- Jettie Rae's Oyster HouseJettie Rae's Oyster House is a place to celebrate life, to toast with family and friends and to enjoy the finest oysters and freshest seafood available. Our menu is a celebration of coastal cultures inspired by the Gullah Geechee, French, Native American and Spanish culinary traditions.
- JETTY definition and meaning | Collins English DictionaryA 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. Walk down stone steps to a jetty with more sun loungers. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. 1. 2. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
- Jetty - Education | National Geographic SocietyJetties protect the shoreline of a body of water by acting as a barrier against erosion from currents, tides, and waves. Jetties can also be used to connect the land with deep water farther away from shore for the purposes of docking ships and unloading cargo. This type of jetty is called a pier. Jetties can be popular tourist attractions.
- Jettie - Name Meaning and OriginThe name "Jettie" is a diminutive form of the name "Jet" or "Jetta" and has Dutch origins. It is derived from the word "jette," which means "precious stone" or "gem." As a name, Jettie carries the connotation of something valuable or precious, symbolizing strength, beauty, and rarity.
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