Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jet-ee]
- /ˈdʒɛt i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jet-ee]
- /ˈdʒɛt i/
Definitions of jettied word
- noun plural jettied a pier or structure of stones, piles, or the like, projecting into the sea or other body of water to protect a harbor, deflect the current, etc. 1
- noun plural jettied a wharf or landing pier. 1
- noun plural jettied the piles or wooden structure protecting a pier. 1
- noun plural jettied Also, jutty. an overhang, as of an upper story beyond a lower. 1
- verb with object jettied to construct (part of a building) so that it projects beyond lower construction; jutty. 1
- verb jettied simple past tense and past participle of jetty. 0
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Origin of jettied
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English get(t)ey < Old French jetee, literally, something thrown out, a projection, noun use of jetee, feminine past participle of jeter to throw; see jet1
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Parts of speech for Jettied
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preposition
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jettied popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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