levee
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/ˈlevi/
🇬🇧
/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.
강을 따라 지어진 튼튼한 둑 덕분에 마을은 홍수로부터 안전했습니다.
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.
제방은 강 크루즈를 타기 위해 기다리는 관광객들로 붐볐습니다.