Definition of Dike

a long wall built to prevent flooding from the sea

Examples of Dike in a sentence

The sea-port’s only hope is to build a long dike along the city to keep the flood water from taking over.  🔊

Though there was no real dike being built, some workers brought sandbags to hold back the water.  🔊

Because there was a study dike in place, no water was able to rise over the embankment.  🔊

The dike is being used to regulate water levels and hold back water from already flooded areas.  🔊

If the dike were to break, there would be widespread flooding and devastation in the city.  🔊

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