diked

[US]/daɪkt/
[UK]/daɪkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a bank or barrier built to hold back water; an obstacle or defense; (British) a ditch; (Dike) a surname
v.to construct a dike or to drain water

Phrases & Collocations

diked area

diked land

diked pond

diked embankment

diked field

diked river

diked marsh

diked wetlands

diked shore

diked basin

Example Sentences

the farmers diked the fields to prevent flooding.

after the storm, they diked the riverbanks for safety.

the city diked the coastal areas to protect against rising sea levels.

they diked the area around the lake to control water levels.

the government diked the wetlands to improve drainage.

during the construction, they diked the site to manage runoff.

the old town was diked to protect it from the river's overflow.

they diked the agricultural land to ensure crops were not washed away.

after heavy rains, the community diked the vulnerable areas.

the engineers diked the construction site to prevent water damage.

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