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Noun: dyke  dIk
  1. A barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
    "They built a dyke to reclaim land from the sea";
    - dam, dike
     
  2. [offensive, slang] A lesbian who is noticeably masculine
    "The dyke bar was a popular hangout for masculine-presenting lesbians";
Verb: dyke  dIk
  1. Enclose with a dike
    "dyke the land to protect it from water";
    - dike

Derived forms: dyked, dykes, dyking

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

Encyclopedia: Dyke, Thomas