Jetty

/d‍ʒˈɛti/

/ˈdʒɛti/

Jetty

a structure built from a shoreline into a body of water, usually made of concrete or stone, that serves to protect the coast or provide a docking point for boats

synonyms : breakwater

Examples

1. And foam and salt encrust the jetty in other-worldly ways.

2. Barriers and jetties could also dampen the blow of incoming waves.

3. The jetty begins as an indistinct form, jutting out from the rocks.

4. That includes the jetties, which cover the utility lines for gas, water, heating, and so on.