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1. levee
noun. ['ˈlɛvi'] an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing.
Antonyms
- exit
Etymology
- levé (French)
- levée (French)
- lever (French)
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Rhymes with Levee
- vevey
- tevye
- levy
- heavy
- chevy
- bevy
How do you pronounce levee?
Pronounce levee as ˈlɛvi.
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Sentences with levee
1. Adjective
Build the levee high enough so that its top measures approximately 8 to 12 inches above the water level.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Carefully watch for burrowing animals such as moles, gophers or muskrats that can make holes in the levee.
2. levee
noun. ['ˈlɛvi'] a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court).
Etymology
- levé (French)
- levée (French)
- lever (French)
3. levee
noun. ['ˈlɛvi'] a pier that provides a landing place on a river.
Synonyms
- pier
- wharfage
- wharf
Etymology
- levé (French)
- levée (French)
- lever (French)