levee
le
ˈlɛ
le
vee
vi
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British pronunciation
/lˈɛviː/

Definition och betydelse av "levee"på engelska

01

vall, damm

a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries
example
Exempel
Floodwaters breached the old levee, causing significant damage.
Översvämningsvattnet bröt igenom den gamla vallen och orsakade betydande skador.
02

kaj, brygga

a structure built along a riverbank to serve as a landing place for boats or ships
example
Exempel
They built a new levee to accommodate larger vessels.
De byggde en ny kaj för att rymma större fartyg.
03

mottagning, audiens

a ceremonial or formal reception of guests, especially one held by royalty or dignitaries
example
Exempel
The levee included speeches, music, and ceremonial greetings.
Mottagningen inkluderade tal, musik och ceremoniella hälsningar.
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