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

  1. 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.

  2. Jetty as a noun:

    A wharf or dock extending from the shore.

  3. Jetty as a noun (architecture):

    A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest, and overhangs the wall below.

  1. Jetty as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):

    To jut out; to project.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Florio"

  1. Jetty as an adjective (archaic):

    Made of jet, or like jet in color.

  1. 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.

  2. Pier as a noun:

    A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.

  3. Pier as a noun (US, nautical):

    A structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided.

  4. Pier as a noun:

    A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.

  5. Pier as a noun (architecture):

    A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.

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