Meaning of the word levee in English
What does levee mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
levee
US /ˈlev.i/
UK /ˈlev.i/
Noun
an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river
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The town was protected by a large levee.
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After the heavy rains, the river threatened to breach the levee.
Verb
to build a levee around (an area)
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They decided to levee the entire town to prevent future floods.
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The engineers worked quickly to levee the vulnerable areas before the storm hit.