diked

Meanings

• Verb

  To build a dike or embankment to enclose or protect an area of land, especially against flooding.

  - "The farmers worked together to dike their fields before the heavy rains."
  - "The city spent millions of dollars to dike its coastal areas against storm surges."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with diked
rike , spike , mike , vike

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Variants

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dike , diked , diker , dikers , dikes , diking

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to dam up a river or channel', the word 'dike' comes from the Old English word 'dic', which means 'bank' or 'embankment'.

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Trivia

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1. The Great Wall of China is not a dike, despite its common misconception.

2. The Netherlands is famous for its extensive system of dikes and canals.

3. The highest dike in the world is the Afsluitdijk in the Netherlands, which is over 30 kilometers long.

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Related Concepts

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1. levee: A long earthen embankment built along the banks of a river or other body of water to prevent flooding.

2. flood control: The practice of managing and reducing the risk of flooding, typically through the construction of dikes, levees, and other structures.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'diked' has been used metaphorically to describe someone who is stubborn or unyielding. In art, images of dikes and levees can symbolize protection and resilience in the face of natural disasters.

How to Memorize "diked"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, earthen wall being built to protect a village from flooding. Visualize the farmers working together to shovel dirt and construct the dike.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dike' with the idea of protection and resilience. Think of a fortress or a castle wall.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Dam Incoming Knee-Deep Emergencies' to help remember the meaning of 'dike'.

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