Sentence examples similar to To jetty from inspiring English sources
noun
A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.
In 1990, at the time of the first Gulf war, an improvised repair was carried out to the jetty to allow an oil tanker to offload at the terminal on a one-off basis.
An elevator was installed and a bridge was added to the jetty, to ensure Mr. Browne could reach his boat without assistance.
Yes, they do clog water intake pipes and cling to jetties and other places.
Hundreds of elegant yachts and motorboats lie peacefully berthed sterns to jetties.
It is recognised as the first "great" British seaside pier, as opposed to jetties or causeways.
Stay away from boating too close to jetties and dikes, for the rocks can damage your boat.
We tramp down the jetty to Adam's shiny motorboat, which he guns into top speed.
A small crowd makes its way through the mud to the jetty with donkeys to collect the shopping.
Over the summer visitors came from as far away as France and Italy to make pilgrimages to the "Jetty".
As they came off, people were instantly drawn to the Jetty Side Stage, to hear an entire brass band playing Human League's 'Don't You Want Me'.
Once across there we had to get a rickshaw to the jetty, and then walk for half an hour or so to the water's edge.
