Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
levee
IPA transcription: [l'ɛvi]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
levee
Meaning:
an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
Synonyms:
levee
Meaning:
a pier that provides a landing place on a river
Synonyms:
levee
Meaning:
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
Usage examples
"I just saw a car that looked like hers slip in the fresh sand at the river levee, and it went down, and two or three times over."