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dike

pronunciation:: daIk
parts of speech:: noun, verb

part of speech:	noun
definition:	a dam or high wall built to prevent flooding. The seaside village was protected by a sturdy dike.
related words:	dam

part of speech:	verb
inflections:	dikes, dykes, diking, dyking, diked, dyked
definition:	to furnish, enclose, or protect with a dike. They diked the farm land to keep out flood waters.
related words:	dam

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