levee
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/ˈlevi/
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/ˈlevi/
A wall next to a river to stop it from flooding the land next to it.
The town was safe from the flood thanks to the sturdy levee built along the river.
川に沿って建てられた頑丈な堤防のおかげで、町は洪水から守られました。
A place by a river where boats can pick up or drop off people.
The levee was busy with tourists waiting to board the river cruise.
堤防は、川遊びのクルーズに乗るのを待っている観光客で賑わっていました。