What does DIKES mean?

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Noun, Verb

Definitions

Noun: a long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding from the sea or a river.

Verb: to build a dike or dikes.

Pronunciations

US: /daɪks/

UK: /daɪks/

Origin and Usage

The word "dikes" originated from the Middle English word "dich," which means a ditch or trench. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to a long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding from the sea or a river. The verb form, "to dike," has been in use since the 16th century.

Synonyms

Embankment, levee, dam, barrier, wall.

Related Words

Banks, dams, walls, levee, berm.

Example Sentences

• The city built dikes to protect against flooding from the river.
• The farmer diked the field to prevent water from draining away.
• The floodwaters breached the dike and flooded the town.