Bahasa Melayu
levee
English
levee, breakwater, sea wall
A levee is a barrier built to protect land from waves or water.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dinding penghalang ombak itu membantu melindungi kampung daripada air laut.
The breakwater helped protect the village from seawater.
Penduduk meminta benteng baharu dibina di tepi pantai.
The residents asked for a new barrier to be built by the coast.
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What does “levee” mean in Malay?
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tertambang penghalang ombak
It means a barrier against waves or water.
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