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Jetties
Noun (plural)
- A structure extending into the water from the shore, often made of wood, concrete, or stone, to protect a harbor or channel.
- A pair of structures used to guide water and control its flow, commonly found in rivers or canals.
Verb (third-person singular simple present)
To construct or use jetties to form a protective structure or to control water flow.
Sample Sentences:
- The jetties at the harbor protected the boats from large waves during the storm.
- The river was deepened by building jetties to control the water flow.
- To prevent erosion, the town decided to jetty the coast.
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