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levee

The correct spelling is levee.

How to pronounce levee

/ˈlɛv.eɪ/
noun

IPA: /ˈlɛv.eɪ/

Say it like: Lev-ee

The correct spelling is levee. An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi. For example: "to levee a river"

Usage Examples

to levee a river

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
  2. 2.The steep bank of a river.
  3. 3.The border of an irrigated field.
  4. 4.A pier or other landing place on a river.
  5. 5.The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.

verb

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

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