dike

[dahyk]

dike Definition

• 1. an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or other body of water
• 2. a ditch or watercourse

Using dike: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dike" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The floodwaters were held back by the dike.

• Example

  The farmer dug a dike to irrigate his fields.

• Example

  The city built a dike to protect against storm surges.

dike Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dike

• levee
• embankment
• dam
• barrier

Phrases with dike

• put one's finger in the dike

  to take action to prevent a problem from getting worse, especially when the solution is only temporary or inadequate

  Example

  She put her finger in the dike by lending him money to pay his rent, but he needs a long-term solution to his financial problems.

• dike out

  to drain water from a low-lying area by digging a ditch or channel

  Example

  The farmers had to dike out the flooded fields before they could plant their crops.

• dike jump

  a sport in which participants jump over ditches or other obstacles on horseback

  Example

  She won first place in the dike jump competition at the county fair.

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Summary: dike in Brief

A 'dike' [dahyk] is an embankment or barrier built to prevent the overflow of a river or other body of water. It can also refer to a ditch or watercourse. Examples include 'The floodwaters were held back by the dike,' and 'The farmer dug a dike to irrigate his fields.' The phrase 'put one's finger in the dike' means to take temporary action to prevent a problem from getting worse.