What is another word for leveeing?
Pronunciation: [lˈɛviːɪŋ] (IPA) 
Leveeing means to build or reinforce a levee - a wall designed to prevent flooding. Synonyms for leveeing include embanking, damming, barricading, and fortifying. Embanking refers to the process of building a bank or raised area with earth or stone. Damming is the act of constructing a barrier to hold back water. Barricading involves the use of barriers to block a path or area. Fortifying involves strengthening a structure or barrier to protect against damage or destruction. These synonyms for leveeing are all related to preventing the flow of water and protecting areas from flooding.
