DIKING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

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

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

enclose with a dike

Example: dike the land to protect it from water

Synonyms

Dike, Dyke

🔗 Related Words

dike – A related word in the same word family.

ing – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Technical fields like law and medicine preserve Latin and Greek because precision matters more than simplicity.