levees

[US]/[ˈliːviːz]/
[UK]/[ˈliːviːz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an embankment or wall built to prevent overflow of a river or sea; a long artificial embankment along a river or canal.; a protective barrier against flooding.

Phrases & Collocations

build levees

levees failed

protect levees

strong levees

levees along

damaged levees

inspect levees

levees system

main levees

reinforce levees

Example Sentences

the river threatened to overflow, but the levees held strong.

engineers inspected the levees for cracks and weaknesses.

maintaining levees is crucial for preventing flooding in the valley.

the construction of new levees will protect the farmland.

rising water levels put immense pressure on the aging levees.

the levees were reinforced after the devastating hurricane.

local communities rely on the levees for flood protection.

the levees along the mississippi river are constantly monitored.

erosion is a constant threat to the integrity of the levees.

the project aims to improve the height and strength of the levees.

breaching the levees would result in widespread flooding.

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