Definisjon av levee

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Noun

levee - an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
levee - a pier that provides a landing place on a river
levee - a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
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Substantiv

levee - An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
levee - The steep bank of a river, or border of an irrigated field.
levee - A pier or other landing place on a river.
levee - The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
levee - A reception of visitors held after getting up.
levee - A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.

Verb

levee - To keep within a channel by means of levees.
levee - To attend the levee or levees of.

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  • A levee, levée, dike (or dyke), embankment, floodbank or stopbank is a natural or artificial slope or wall to regulate water levels. It is usually earthen and often parallel to the course of a river or the coast.

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  • levee
    An artificial wall, embankment, ridge, or mound, usually of earth or rock fill, built around a relatively flat, low-lying area to protect it from flooding.

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  • Flertall: levees

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