Meaning of the word dike in English
What does dike mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dike
US /daɪk/
UK /daɪk/
Noun
a long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding from the sea
Example:
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The engineers built a dike to protect the low-lying farmland.
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Water began to seep through a crack in the dike.
Verb
to provide or protect with a dike
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The coastal area was diked to reclaim land from the sea.
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They are planning to dike the river banks this summer.