Jutty vs. Jetty — What's the Difference?

A projection in a building; also, a pier or mole; a 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.

To project outwards.

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

A projection in a building; also, a pier or mole; a jetty.

A structure, such as a pier, that projects into a body of water to influence the current or tide or to protect a harbor or shoreline from storms or erosion.

To project beyond.

A wharf.

Resembling jet, as in texture.

Of the color jet; black

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

A wharf or dock extending from the shore.

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

To jut out; to project.

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

Made of jet, or like jet in color.

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

A wharf or pier extending from the shore.

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.

To jut out; to project.

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