dyke Label

Language

en

Definition

DefGEMET: An artificial wall, embankment, ridge, or mound, usually of earth or rock fill, built around a relatively flat, low-lying area to protect it from flooding; a levee. A dyke may be also be constructed on the shore or border of a lake to prevent inflow of undesirable water. (Source: BJGEO)

Part of speech

Noun (male)

Base form

dyke

Inflectionals

dike, dikes, dyke, dykes

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Text Analysis

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Source Note

de

GEMETID2393

Change Notes

Initial version
on 2007-02-11
Last change
Barbara Fock on 2022-09-30