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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Jetty Jetty The term 'Jetty' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' (1) on open seacoasts, a structure extending into a body of water to direct and confine the stream or tidal flow to a selected channel, or to prevent shoaling. jetties are built at the mouth of a river or entrance to a bay to help deepen and stabilize a channel and facilitate navigation. (2) (smp) a structure usually projecting out into the sea at the mouth of a river for the purpose of protecting a navigational channel, a harbor or to influence water currents'. The term 'Jetty' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Pier or other structure built out into a body of water to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or shoreline. A long fill or structure extending into water from the shore, that serves to change the direction or velocity of water flow'. The term 'Jetty' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, a structure (e.g.; a pier, or mole of wood or stone) extending into a sea, lake, or river to influence the current or tide or to protect a harbor'. Previous 5 Terms: Jet Stream Cirrus Jet Wind Speed Profile Jet-flow gate Jetting Jetting pump Next 5 Terms: jiboya jiffy JMA Job hazard analysis (JHA) Jogging About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.