Definitions from Wiktionary (levee)
▸ noun: An elevated ridge of deposited sediment on the banks of a river, formed by the river's overflow at times of high discharge.
▸ noun: An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
▸ noun: (US) The steep bank of a river.
▸ noun: (US) The border of an irrigated field.
▸ noun: (US) A pier or other landing place on a river.
▸ verb: (US, transitive) To keep within a channel by means of levees.
▸ noun: (obsolete) The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
▸ noun: A reception of visitors held after getting up.
▸ noun: A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.
▸ verb: (transitive) To attend the levee or levees of.
▸ Also see levee
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▸ noun: An elevated ridge of deposited sediment on the banks of a river, formed by the river's overflow at times of high discharge.
▸ noun: An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
▸ noun: (US) The steep bank of a river.
▸ noun: (US) The border of an irrigated field.
▸ noun: (US) A pier or other landing place on a river.
▸ verb: (US, transitive) To keep within a channel by means of levees.
▸ noun: (obsolete) The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
▸ noun: A reception of visitors held after getting up.
▸ noun: A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.
▸ verb: (transitive) To attend the levee or levees of.
▸ Also see levee
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