levee

/หˆlษ›v.eษช/

IPA: /L EH1 V IY0/

noun
  1. 1

    An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.

  2. 2

    The steep bank of a river.

  3. 3

    The border of an irrigated field.

  4. 4

    A pier or other landing place on a river.

verb
  1. 1

    To keep within a channel by means of levees.

    โ€œto levee a riverโ€

noun
  1. 1

    The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.

  2. 2

    A reception of visitors held after getting up.

  3. 3

    A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.

verb
  1. 1

    To attend the levee or levees of.

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