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levee

noun

/ˈlɛvi/

Meaning

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

The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.

embankment, dam, dike, barrier

breach, opening

build a levee, levee system, levee break, levee construction

a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft

A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War I...

an act of saying goodbye; farewell

A high degree of competence or skill; expertise.

The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.

An animal that walks on two feet.