levee
IPA: ɫˈɛvi
noun
- An elevated geographical feature.
- An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
- (US) The steep bank of a river.
- (US) The border of an irrigated field.
- (US) A pier or other landing place on a river.
- (obsolete) The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
- A reception of visitors held after getting up.
- A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.
verb
- (US, transitive) To keep within a channel by means of levees.
- (transitive) To attend the levee or levees of.
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