Dyke

usgb/daɪk/
noun

A wall built to prevent water from flooding an area.

The town was protected from flooding by a large dyke.
Visual representation of "dyke" - A wall built to prevent water from flooding an area

Often appears as...

  • build a dyke
  • dyke system

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Flood Protection

Used when talking about structures that safeguard against water damage.

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Residents rely on the dyke to protect their homes.
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Technical Term

Common in discussions related to civil engineering and environmental management.

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The engineer's plan includes a dyke to mitigate flood risks.
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UK Spelling

This spelling is specific to UK English, American English uses 'levee'.

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The new dyke along the Thames was completed last year.
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