levees background

levees

/ˈlɛviz/ /leˈviz/

Illustration levees - Image 1

noun

Diques

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

Examples :

"The levees protected the town from the rising river during the heavy rains. "

Los diques protegieron la ciudad del río crecido durante las fuertes lluvias.

architecture environment geography disaster building

Illustration levees - Image 1

noun

Dique, terraplén

The steep bank of a river.

Examples :

"During the heavy rains, the levees protected the town from flooding by holding back the rising river. "

Durante las fuertes lluvias, los diques protegieron la ciudad de las inundaciones al contener el río crecido.

geography environment architecture geology

Illustration levees - Image 1

noun

Límite de un campo irrigado

The border of an irrigated field.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully maintained the levees around his irrigated fields to prevent water from spilling onto the road. "

El agricultor mantuvo cuidadosamente los límites alrededor de sus campos irrigados para evitar que el agua se derramara en la carretera.

environment agriculture geography

Illustration levees - Image 1

noun

Muelle, embarcadero

A pier or other landing place on a river.

Examples :

"The steamboat stopped at the levees along the Mississippi River to pick up passengers and cargo. "

El barco de vapor se detuvo en los muelles a lo largo del río Mississippi para recoger pasajeros y carga.

geography architecture environment

Illustration levees - Image 1

noun

Levantarse, el acto de levantarse

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

Examples :

"This definition of "levees" is incorrect. Levees are embankments designed to prevent flooding. Here's a sentence using the CORRECT definition: "After the heavy rains, the levees along the river were reinforced to protect the town from flooding." "

Después de las fuertes lluvias, los diques a lo largo del río fueron reforzados para proteger a la ciudad de las inundaciones.

physiology action body

Illustration levees - Image 1

noun

Recepción, audiencia

A reception of visitors held after getting up.

Examples :

"Given the definition "A reception of visitors held after getting up," the following sentence works: "Queen Elizabeth was known to hold levees in the morning to greet dignitaries and other important guests." "

Se sabía que la reina Isabel celebraba audiencias por la mañana para saludar a dignatarios y otros invitados importantes.

culture entertainment royal history event

Illustration levees - Image 1

noun

Recepción formal, audiencia

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

Examples :

"The ambassador held lavish levees at the embassy, where guests could meet and greet important political figures. "

El embajador celebró recepciones formales lujosas en la embajada, donde los invitados podían conocer y saludar a importantes figuras políticas.

culture royal event tradition society government