1. A barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
   "The dike protected the low-lying land from flooding";
   - dam, dyke
    
2. [offensive, slang] A lesbian who is noticeably masculine
   "She identified as dike and preferred wearing suits";

1. Enclose with a dike
   "dike the land to protect it from water";
   - dyke

Derived forms: diked, dikes, diking

Type of: barrier, close in, enclose, gay woman, inclose, les [informal], lesbian, lez [informal], shut in, tribade

Encyclopedia: Dike, Paul