LEVEE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

An embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("levee" is a kind of...):

embankment (a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection)

Meaning:

A pier that provides a landing place on a river

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("levee" is a kind of...):

dock; pier; wharf; wharfage (a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats)

Meaning:

A formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects

Hypernyms ("levee" is a kind of...):

reception (a formal party of people; as after a wedding)