dike
Translation
dyke, levee, embankment
Examples
The dike protects the town from flooding.
The dyke protects the town from flooding.
They walked along the top of the dike.
They walked along the top of the dyke.
Grammar Patterns
((a dyke)) a wall built to prevent the sea or a river from flooding an area A strong dyke is needed to prevent floods.
Similar Words
Synonyms: levee, embankment, dam
Etymology
From Old English 'dīc' meaning 'ditch, trench, earthwork'. Related to 'dig'.
Memory Tips
A dyke is something you 'dig' to build, to hold back water.