dike
Plural
dikes
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a wall built in order to stop water, especially from the sea, from entering an area
- The villagers relied on the dike to protect their homes from the rising sea levels.
- A breach in the dike caused the nearby fields to be completely submerged in water.
- Tourists marveled at the massive dike, an impressive feat of engineering designed to keep the sea at bay.
- The ancient dike had stood for centuries, safeguarding the lowlands from coastal flooding.
- Workers hurried to repair the damaged dike before the next high tide arrived.
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(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
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