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jettying

/ˈdʒɛtɪɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does jettying mean?

noun

The act of securing a rope or cable to a fixed point, typically a post or a bollard, to prevent it from running out to sea or to control its movement.

Example

"The sailors used jettying to secure the mooring lines to the dock."

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