The difference between Jetty and Pier
When used as nouns, jetty means a structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach, whereas pier means a raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles.
Jetty is also verb with the meaning: to jut out.
Jetty is also adjective with the meaning: made of jet, or like jet in color.
check bellow for the other definitions of Jetty and Pier
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Jetty as a noun:
A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.
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Jetty as a noun:
A wharf or dock extending from the shore.
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Jetty as a noun (architecture):
A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest, and overhangs the wall below.
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Jetty as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):
To jut out; to project.
Examples:
"rfquotek Florio"
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Jetty as an adjective (archaic):
Made of jet, or like jet in color.
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Pier as a noun:
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
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Pier as a noun:
A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
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Pier as a noun (US, nautical):
A structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided.
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Pier as a noun:
A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
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Pier as a noun (architecture):
A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.