What is the meaning of Levee?

An elevated ridge of deposited sediment on the banks of a river, formed by the river's overflow at times of high discharge.

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

The steep bank of a river.

The border of an irrigated field.

A pier or other landing place on a river.

To keep within a channel by means of levees.

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

A reception of visitors held after getting up.

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

To attend the levee or levees of.

feminine singular of the past participle of lever

Source: wiktionary.org