Definition of Dike
Dike
di·ke
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A barrier to prevent flooding or a type of wall or embankment.
e.g. The government built a dike to prevent the river from overflowing.
(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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