an embankment designed to prevent the flooding of a river.

Geology . natural levee.

Agriculture . one of the small continuous ridges surrounding fields that are to be irrigated.

History/Historical . a landing place for ships; quay.

to furnish with a levee

to levee a treacherous stream.

noun

bank , breakwater , dam , earthwork , moundnotes:a levee is a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea , while a levy is a charge or tax imposed and collected , berth , dike , dock , embankment , jetty , landing , pier , quay , ridge