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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 fortified levees held back the floodwaters during the storm.
During the flood, volunteers were staunching the flow of water by reinforcing the levees.
The pressure from the floodwaters caused the levee to buckle, leading to extensive flooding in the area.
If we reinforce the levees now, we can bulwark the town against future flooding events.
Engineers design coastal infrastructure, such as seawalls and levees, to protect against the threat of rising sea levels.
