Definition of Dike
Dike
dike
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(noun)
a long wall built to prevent flooding;
e.g. Dikes can protect homes from the rising floodwaters of big rivers.
(verb)
to blockade or shield with a dike, a wall made to protect against floods;
e.g. There were many acres of land that were diked off to prevent flooding.
(noun)
a deep trench in the earth dug to carry water;
e.g. A running dike carries a stream.
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