Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
natural-levee
noun
/ˌnætjʊrəl ˈlɪvi/
Definition
A natural levee is a raised bank formed along the banks of a river due to sediment deposition during flooding.
Examples
- The natural levee along the river prevented water from overflowing into the nearby fields.
- During heavy rains, the natural levee serves as a crucial barrier against flooding.
Meaning
Natural levees provide protection against flooding by elevating the land adjacent to a river.
Synonyms
- Riverbank
- Embankment
- Floodbank
