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levee in Russian

levee in Russian is да́мба, на́сыпь — levee means an embankment built along a river to prevent flooding.

levee in Russian

да́мба
noun
Pronounced: damba
An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
на́сыпь
noun
Pronounced: nasyp
An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.

What does "levee" mean?

  1. noun An embankment built along a river to prevent flooding.
    "The levee failed during the storm, flooding several neighborhoods."
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levee in a sentence

  • The levee failed during the storm, flooding several neighborhoods.
  • Workers reinforced the levee with sandbags ahead of the flood.

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What is "levee" in Russian?

"levee" in Russian is да́мба, на́сыпь. levee means: An embankment built along a river to prevent flooding.

How do you pronounce да́мба?

"levee" in Russian is да́мба, pronounced "damba".

How do you use "levee" in a sentence?

Example: "The levee failed during the storm, flooding several neighborhoods." In Russian, "levee" is да́мба, на́сыпь.

Are there other ways to say "levee" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "levee": да́мба, на́сыпь.

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