<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>a wharf or landing pier.</li><li>the piles or wooden structure protecting a pier.</li><li>an overhang, as of an upper story beyond a lower.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to construct (part of a building) so that it projects beyond lower construction; jutty.</li></ul>