levees

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Noun levee has 1 sense

dam, dike, dyke, levee - a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
--₁ is a kind of barrier
--₁ has particulars:
Aswan High Dam, Aswan Dam, High Dam; Hoover Dam; milldam; weir

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Term: Levees

Part of Speech: Noun (plural)

Sense 1: A ridge or embankment built along the edges of a river, lake, or sea to prevent flooding.

Sample Sentence:

The levees along the Mississippi River protected the nearby towns from the floodwaters.

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Sense 2: A natural or man-made slope or wall that prevents water from flowing into a particular area.

Sample Sentence:

The levees around the garden kept the floodwaters from destroying the plants.

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