levee

1. An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
2. The steep bank of a river.
3. The border of an irrigated field.
4. A pier or other landing place on a river.

1. To keep within a channel by means of levees.

   to levee a river

1. The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
2. A reception of visitors held after getting up.
3. A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.

verb

To attend the levee or levees of.