Levee vs. Dike

Levee vs. Dike — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Levee and Dike

Leveenoun

An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.

Dikeverb

: to dig a ditch; to raise an earthwork; etc.

Leveenoun

(US) The steep bank of a river.

Dikeverb

To be well dressed.

Leveenoun

(US) The border of an irrigated field.

Dikenoun

A well-dressed man.

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Leveenoun

(US) A pier or other landing place on a river.

Dikenoun

Formalwear or other fashionable dress.

Leveenoun

(obsolete) The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.

Dikenoun

: a masculine woman; a lesbian.

Leveenoun

A reception of visitors held after getting up.

Dikenoun

offensive terms for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

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Leveenoun

A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.

Dikenoun

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

Leveeverb

To keep within a channel by means of levees.

to levee a river

Dikeverb

enclose with a dike;

dike the land to protect it from water

Leveeverb

(transitive) To attend the levee or levees of.

Leveenoun

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea