Dyke

Pronunciation: /daɪk/

Definitions of dyke

noun a lesbian

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer built a dyke to protect his land from flooding.

A2 The children enjoyed playing on the dyke by the river.

B1 The engineers reinforced the dyke to withstand the heavy rains.

B2 The government announced plans to build a new dyke along the coastline.

C1 The dyke was breached during the storm, causing widespread flooding.

C2 The historic dyke has stood strong for centuries, protecting the town from the sea.

Examples of dyke in a Sentence

formal The engineer proposed building a dyke to protect the town from flooding.

informal Let's go for a walk along the dyke by the river.

slang She's always been known as a dyke in our group of friends.

figurative The strong friendship between them acted as a dyke against life's challenges.

Grammatical Forms of dyke

• past tense: dyked
• plural: dykes
• comparative: dyker
• superlative: dykest
• present tense: dyke
• future tense: will dyke
• perfect tense: have dyked
• continuous tense: is dyking
• singular: dyke
• positive degree: dyke
• infinitive: to dyke
• gerund: dyking
• participle: dyked

Origin and Evolution of dyke

First Known Use: 1705 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'dyke' originated from the Dutch word 'dijk', meaning a barrier or embankment.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a ditch or embankment, the term 'dyke' evolved in the 20th century to become a derogatory term for a lesbian woman. However, in recent years, the word has been reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community as a term of empowerment and pride.