Jetty vs. Pier

Jettynoun

A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.

Jettynoun

A wharf or dock extending from the shore.

Jettynoun

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

Jettyverb

To jut out; to project.

Jettyadjective

(archaic) Made of jet, or like jet in color.

Jettyadjective

Made of jet, or like jet in color.

Jettynoun

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

Jettynoun

A wharf or pier extending from the shore.

Jettynoun

A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor; a mole; as, the Eads system of jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Jettyverb

To jut out; to project.

Jettynoun

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

Jettynoun

a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored

Jettynoun

a bridge or staircase used by passengers boarding an aircraft

Jettynoun

a breakwater constructed to protect or defend a harbour, stretch of coast, or riverbank

Jetty

A jetty is a structure that projects from land out into water. It may also refer more specifically to a walkway accessing the centre of an enclosed waterbody.

Piernoun

A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.

Piernoun

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

Piernoun

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

Piernoun

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

Piernoun

(architecture) A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof.

Piernoun

Any detached mass of masonry, whether insulated or supporting one side of an arch or lintel, as of a bridge; the piece of wall between two openings.

Piernoun

A projecting wharf or landing place.

Piernoun

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

Piernoun

(architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)

Piernoun

a support for two adjacent bridge spans

Pier

A pier is a raised structure that rises above a body of water and usually juts out from its shore, typically supported by piles or pillars, and provides above-water access to offshore areas. Frequent pier uses include fishing, boat docking and access for both passengers and cargo, and oceanside recreation.