jetty
noun/ˈdʒɛti/
Frequency rank: #12,535 most common English word
Meaning
A structure built out into water as a landing place for boats or to protect a harbor.
Example sentence
The fishermen tied their boats to the wooden jetty at the edge of the harbor.
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