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jet•ty

Pronunciation: ( jet'ē), [key]
—n., pl. -ties,
—v., -tied, -ty•ing.

—n.
1. a pier or structure of stones, piles, or the like, projecting into the sea or other body of water to protect a harbor, deflect the current, etc.
2. a wharf or landing pier.
3. the piles or wooden structure protecting a pier.
4. Also,jutty.an overhang, as of an upper story beyond a lower.

—v.t.
to construct (part of a building) so that it projects beyond lower construction; jutty.