Definition of Dyke

1. Noun. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine.

Exact synonyms: Butch, Dike
Language type: Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement, Argot, Cant, Jargon, Lingo, Patois, Slang, Vernacular
Generic synonyms: Gay Woman, Lesbian, Tribade
Derivative terms: Butch

2. Verb. Enclose with a dike. "Dike the land to protect it from water"
Exact synonyms: Dike
Generic synonyms: Close In, Enclose, Inclose, Shut In
Derivative terms: Dike

3. Noun. A barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea.
Exact synonyms: Dam, Dike
Specialized synonyms: Aswan High Dam, High Dam, Glen Canyon Dam, Hoover Dam
Generic synonyms: Barrier
Specialized synonyms: Milldam, Weir
Derivative terms: Dam, Dike

Definition of Dyke

1. n. See Dike. The spelling dyke is restricted by some to the geological meaning.

Definition of Dyke

1. to dike [v DYKED, DYKING, DYKES] - See also: dike

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dyke

dyeweed
dyeweeds
dyewood
dyewood
dyewoods
dye dilution technique
dye exclusion test
dye laser
Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen syndrome
dying
dying(a)
dying(p)
dyingly
dyings
Dyirbal
dyke (current term)
dyke-davidoff-masson syndrome
dyked
dykes
dykey
dykier
dykiest
dyking
Dylan
Dylan Marlais Thomas
Dylan Thomas
dynactin
dynameter
dynameter
dynameters

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