Meaning of dyke in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /daɪk/

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  1. Verb

    dyke

    Definitions

    1. enclose with a dike

    Examples

    • « dike the land to protect it from water »

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    dyke

    Etymology

    1930s: origin uncertain: probably from bull dyke

    Definitions

    1. offensive terms for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
  3. 2. a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

    Derived terms

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