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levee
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levee
noun
/ˈlɛvi/
lettuce
level
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example Sentences
The town built a
levee
to protect itself from flooding.
Synonyms
embankment, dam, dike, barrier
Antonyms
breach, opening
Collocations
build a levee, levee system, levee break, levee construction
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