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jetty

1. jet.ty \'jet-e-\ n [ME jette, fr. MF jetee, fr. fem. of jete`, pp. of 
   jeter)X to throw - more at JET 1a: a structure extended into a sea, lake, 
   or river to influence the curren t or tide or to protect a harbor 1b: a 
   protecting frame of a pier  2: a landing wharf : PIER 
2. jetty vi : PROJECT, JUT 
3. jetty aj : black as jet