noun
Word Origin early 18th century (originally US): from French levée, feminine past participle of lever ‘to lift’.
Scrabble Points: 8
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Ridge or wall to hold back water
Design high water level (HWL)Low water channelFlood channelRiverside slopeRiverside banquetteLevee crownLandside slopeLandside banquetteBermLow water revetmentRiverside landLeveeProtected lowlandRiver zone]] Wikipedia