英语词汇“jetty”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

A jetty is a narrow structure that's built to stretch from land out into the water. Some jetties act as docks or piers for boats.

A man-made jetty is often a protective barrier against beach erosion, and it also provides pedestrians access to boats or fishing areas. Jetties are generally made of concrete, wood, or stone. Jetty comes from the French jetee, which means both "a throw" and "a projecting part of a structure," or "a part that's 'thrown out' beyond the main structure."

WORD FAMILY

jetty: jetties

USAGE EXAMPLES

Sheepshead and black drum are good at the jetty on live shrimp.

Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016)

Fishing grounds north of Salt Point through the North Jetty of Humboldt Bay will remain closed.

Washington Times(Dec 02, 2016)

Between July and October 2013, contractors for the Corps excavated 5 to 7 feet into the sand where the South Jetty meets the Clatsop Spit.

Washington Times(Nov 12, 2016)

n a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

Syn|Hyper

breakwater, bulwark, groin, groyne, mole, seawall

barrier

a structure or object that impedes free movement

单词	jetty
释义	jetty (once / 4383 pages) n A jetty is a narrow structure that's built to stretch from land out into the water. Some jetties act as docks or piers for boats. A man-made jetty is often a protective barrier against beach erosion, and it also provides pedestrians access to boats or fishing areas. Jetties are generally made of concrete, wood, or stone. Jetty comes from the French jetee, which means both "a throw" and "a projecting part of a structure," or "a part that's 'thrown out' beyond the main structure." WORD FAMILY jetty: jetties USAGE EXAMPLES Sheepshead and black drum are good at the jetty on live shrimp. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) Fishing grounds north of Salt Point through the North Jetty of Humboldt Bay will remain closed. Washington Times(Dec 02, 2016) Between July and October 2013, contractors for the Corps excavated 5 to 7 feet into the sand where the South Jetty meets the Clatsop Spit. Washington Times(Nov 12, 2016) n a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away Syn\|Hyper breakwater, bulwark, groin, groyne, mole, seawall barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
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