Dyke (Noun)
Meaning 1
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The coastal town relied on a sturdy dyke to protect it from the rising sea levels and storm surges.
- A long dyke was built along the river to prevent flooding in the nearby villages during heavy rainfall.
- The Netherlands is famous for its complex system of dykes that keep the sea at bay and reclaim land.
- The old dyke had been damaged by years of erosion and needed urgent repairs to prevent a breach.
- The construction of a new dyke was proposed to safeguard the city from the threat of tidal flooding.