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dyke
noun
verb
A barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
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daɪk
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noun
A barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
noun
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
verb
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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