levee

noun

Meaning

An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or body of water.

Examples

The heavy rains caused the river to breach the levee, flooding the lower valley.
Engineers inspected the levee to ensure it could withstand the pressure of the rising water.

Synonyms: bank, embankment, dike, floodwall

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levee

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛvi/

Definition

An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or body of water.

Examples

The heavy rains caused the river to breach the levee, flooding the lower valley.
Engineers inspected the levee to ensure it could withstand the pressure of the rising water.
Many historic towns along the Mississippi River rely on a complex system of levees for protection.

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