Coastal Jetty

Coast

A coast is the land next to the sea or the line that forms the boundary between the land and the ocean or a lake. Coasts are influenced by the topography of the surrounding landscape and by aquatic erosion, such as that caused by waves. The geological composition of rock and soil dictates the type of shore that is created. Earth has about 620,000.0 km (385,250.1 mi) of coastline.

Jetty

A jetty is a man-made structure that protrudes from land out into water. A jetty may serve as a breakwater, as a walkway, or both; or, in pairs, as a means of constricting a channel. The term derives from the French word jetée, 'thrown', signifying something thrown out.

coastal

Adjective

1. Relating to the coast; on or near the coast; longshore.

jetty

Noun

1. A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest; specifically, an upper storey which overhangs the part of the building below.
2. A structure of stone or wood which extends into a river or sea to protect a bank, beach, harbour, etc., from currents or tides; a breakwater.

Verb

1. Sometimes followed by out: to construct (a part of a building) so that it jets or projects beyond the rest.