ETYM French jetée a pier, a jetty, a causeway. Related to Jet a shooting forth, and cf. Jutty.
1. A wharf or pier extending from the shore.
2. A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor.

ETYM Old Eng. pere, Old Fren. piere a stone, French pierre, from Latin petra, Greek. Related to Petrify.
(Homonym: peer).
1. A support for two adjacent bridge spans.
2. A landing built out into the water.
3. (Architecture) A vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows).
Structure built out into the sea from the coastline for use as a landing place or promenade. + prikaži više