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dike
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- 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 |
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| 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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