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dike

noun verb

A barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

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Word length
4
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IK
Scrabble score
9

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noun

  1. A barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

noun

  1. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

verb

  1. Enclose with a dike

    “Dike the land to protect it from water”

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Dike the land to protect it from water

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