jetty
structure that projects from the land out into water
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jetty
Summary
jetty ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,120 views/month).[1]
Key Facts
- jetty is a type of architectural structure[2].
- jetty is a type of fixed construction[3].
- jetty is a type of pier[4].
- jetty is part of port[5].
- jetty's Commons category is recorded as Jetties[6].
- jetty's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[7].
- jetty's described by source is recorded as The New Student's Reference Work[8].
- jetty's different from is recorded as pier[9].
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Definition and Type
Recorded subclass of include architectural structure[2], fixed construction[3], and pier[4].
Use and Application
jetty is part of port[5].
Why It Matters
jetty ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,120 views/month).[1] jetty has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] jetty is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]