noun

dykes

Dykes (noun) means plural of dyke: earthen or stone banks built to prevent flooding. Example: “The coastal town is protected by a network of dykes.”

noun

Plural of dyke: earthen or stone banks built to prevent flooding.

"The coastal town is protected by a network of dykes."

Diagonal cutting pliers used for cutting wire.

"He reached for the dykes to snip the copper wire cleanly."

How to use dykes

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMore than one dyke (flood barrier), or a slang name for diagonal wire-cutting pliers.

Word forms

Dykeses plural

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Etymology

Likely a blend of diagonal + cut, with influence from dyke and dike.

Rhymes for dykes

Sykes

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dykes” mean?

The word “dykes” means plural of dyke: earthen or stone banks built to prevent flooding. In plain terms, more than one dyke (flood barrier), or a slang name for diagonal wire-cutting pliers.

How do you use “dykes” in a sentence?

Here is “dykes” used in a sentence: “The coastal town is protected by a network of dykes.”

What part of speech is “dykes”?

“Dykes” is a noun.

How many meanings does “dykes” have?

“Dykes” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: plural of dyke: earthen or stone banks built to prevent flooding.