jetty

• Защитное сооружение из камня или бетона, выступающее от берега в воду, предназначенное для предотвращения размыва пляжа.

A protective structure made of stone or concrete that extends from the shore into the water, designed to prevent a beach from washing away.

1. Protective structureB2formal

   A stone or concrete structure built out from the shore into the water to prevent erosion or protect a harbor.

   Волнорез

   • The old jetty protected the coastline from strong waves.
   • They built a new jetty to stop the beach from washing away.
   • Fishermen often gather near the jetty to cast their lines.

   Synonymsbreakwatergroingroynemole

2. Landing pierB1formal

   A small pier or platform where boats can dock or people can walk.

   Причал

   • We tied the boat to the wooden jetty.
   • Tourists walked along the jetty to enjoy the sea view.
   • The ferry arrives at the main jetty every hour.

   Synonymsdocklandingpierquaystagewharf