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Levee

The act of rising.

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Dock 76% connected

A genus of plants (Rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination.

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Embankment 76% connected

The act of surrounding or defending with a bank.

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Pier 76% connected

Any detached mass of masonry, whether insulated or supporting one side of an arch or lintel, as of a bridge; the piece of wall between two openings.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Reception 76% connected

The act of receiving; receipt; admission; as, the reception of food into the stomach; the reception of a letter; the reception of sensation or ideas;…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wharf 76% connected

A structure or platform of timber, masonry, iron, earth, or other material, built on the shore of a harbor, river, canal, or the like, and usually ex…

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Wharfage 76% connected

The fee or duty paid for the privilege of using a wharf for loading or unloading goods; pierage, collectively; quayage.

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