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leveed

/ˈlɛviːd/

leveedadjective

more leveed

Comp.

most leveed

Super.

/ˈlɛviːd/

Translations

дамбовый

The leveed river prevented the town from flooding.

Дамбовая река предотвратила наводнение в городе.

Definitions

Having a levee or embankment built to prevent flooding.

The leveed riverbanks protected the town from the rising waters during the storm.

Synonyms

leveenoun

Definitions

An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river.

The city constructed a levee to protect the town from flooding during the rainy season.

A formal reception of visitors or guests, typically held by a person of high rank.

The ambassador hosted a levee at the embassy to welcome the new diplomats.

A landing place or quay on a river used for loading and unloading boats.

The steamboat tied up at the levee before passengers disembarked.

leveeverb

leveed

Past Simple

leveed

Past Simple

leveed

Past Participle

leveeing

Gerund

Transitive verb meaning 'to furnish with a levee' or 'to confine by a levee'.

Definitions

To provide with a levee or to restrain by means of a levee.

Engineers plan to levee the riverbank to prevent future floods.

Synonyms

hold reception

leveeadjective

Definitions

Relating to or situated at a levee.

Emergency crews focused on the levee repairs after the storm.