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Dike
01
a wall built in order to stop water, especially from the sea, from entering an area
Examples
The villagers relied on the dike to protect their homes from the rising sea levels.
A breach in the dike caused the nearby fields to be completely submerged in water.
02
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
to dike
01
enclose with a dike
