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Levee
01
a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries
02
a place on a river where boats dock
03
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
Example
The town repaired the levee after the recent storm.
Floodwaters breached the old levee, causing significant damage.
The city’s levee system was designed to keep the river within its banks.
Workers built a new levee to protect the fields from flooding.
The levee held strong during the heavy rainfall.
