diking

Meanings

• Verb

  Act of constructing dikes or embankments to control or divert water.

  - "During the flood season, farmers in the region engage in diking to protect their lands."
  - "The government has allocated funds for diking projects to mitigate the effects of climate change."

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Variants

List of all variants of diking that leads to same result
dike , diked , diker , dikers , dikes , diking

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Etymology

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From the Dutch word 'dijk' meaning 'embankment' or 'dike'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest dike in the world is the Central Delta Main Dike in the Netherlands, which is over 60 miles long.

2. The word 'dike' is also used in geology to refer to a ridge of sedimentary rock that forms a natural barrier.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flood Control: Diking is a crucial aspect of flood control and is used to prevent the inundation of low-lying areas.

2. Agriculture: Diking is commonly used in agriculture to protect crops from flooding and to create irrigation systems.

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Culture

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In Javanese culture, diking is a communal activity and is seen as a sign of unity and cooperation among farmers.

How to Memorize "diking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people working together to build a large embankment to control floodwaters.
   - Imagine a farmer standing in front of a dike, surveying the land behind it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'diking' with the concept of 'protection' or 'defense'.
   - Think of the word 'embankment' when you hear the word 'diking'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'diking' is a Dutch word meaning 'embankment' or 'dike'.
   - Think of the word 'dike' and imagine a large embankment to help remember the meaning of 'diking'.

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