dike
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B2
/daɪk/
barrier or trench
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dike' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dik,' where 'dik' meant 'ditch or trench.'
Historical Evolution
'dik' transformed into the modern English word 'dike' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ditch or trench,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'embankment or levee.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding from the sea or a river.
The dike protected the town from the rising river waters.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45