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dike

/daɪk/

Meaning 1

A barrier built to hold back water.

“The dike protected the town from rising floodwaters.”
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Illustration of dike: A barrier built to hold back water.

Meaning 2

geological intrusion of rock or sediment

“The dike rose sharply above the valley floor.”
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Illustration of dike: geological intrusion of rock or sediment