Definitions for DYKE
dyke

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dam, dike, dykeverb

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

2. dike, dykeverb

   enclose with a dike

   "dike the land to protect it from water"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. dykenoun

   A lesbian, particularly one who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner. This word has been reclaimed, by some, as politically empowering. (See usage notes.)

2. Etymology: Variant of dike.

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1. dyke

   A dyke is a long wall or barrier built to prevent flooding from the sea or a river. It is commonly used in coastal and low-lying inland areas to provide protection from water. Also, in geology, a dyke is a layer of rock that cuts across a formation of sedimentary rock. Moreover, "Dyke" is sometimes used as a term in LGBTQ+ communities referring to a woman who identifies as a lesbian. This term may be considered offensive or inappropriate, especially when used outside the community.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dykenoun

   see Dike. The spelling dyke is restricted by some to the geological meaning

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dyke

   The term dyke or dike is a slang noun meaning lesbian; it is also a slang adjective describing things associated with lesbianism. It originated as a derogatory label for a masculine woman, and this usage is still predominant. However, there have been attempts by some lesbian groups to use it as a neutral synonym for lesbian.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dyke

   From the Anglo-Saxon dic, a mound or bank; yet in some parts of England the word means a ditch.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dyke

   A channel to receive water; also a dam or mound, to prevent inundation. Dikes differ from sluices; the former being intended only to oppose the flowing of other water into a river, or to confine the stream by means of strong walls, pieces of timber, or a double row of hurdles, the intervals of which are filled with earth, stones, or pebbles.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DYKE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dyke is ranked #6704 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Dyke surname appeared 5,037 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 would have the surname Dyke.
   
   90.5% or 4,559 total occurrences were White.
   4.3% or 220 total occurrences were Black.
   2% or 103 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.8% or 94 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.6% or 35 total occurrences were Asian.
   0.5% or 26 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

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How to pronounce DYKE?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say DYKE in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of DYKE in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of DYKE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of DYKE in a Sentence

1. Rose Marie:

   I did n’t read for the part [ of Sally Rogers ], i did n’t have to audition. I did n’t have to do anything. It was my part from the very beginning … But I had no idea what ‘ Dick Van Dyke ’ was.

2. Van Dyke partner:

   When McDonald got to within 12 to 15 feet of the officers, Van Dyke swung the knife toward the officers in an aggressive manner, van Dyke opened fire with Van Dyke handgun and McDonald fell to the ground. Van Dyke continued firing Van Dyke weapon at McDonald as McDonald continued moving on the ground, attempting to get up while still armed with the knife.

3. Carl Reiner:

   ( He told me),' We'll get a better actor to play you.' And he suggested Dick Van Dyke.

4. Joe McMahon:

   This is a significant sentence, i and this team are satisfied we achieved our goal of justice and holding Tiffany Van Dyke accountable for Tiffany Van Dyke actions.

5. Van Dyke lawyer:

   Van Dyke is very scared about the consequences that Van Dyke's facing. Van Dyke's concerned for Van Dyke wife and Van Dyke children. But Van Dyke's handling it like a professional, when you see the video alone it does not seem like a justifiable shooting.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=DYKE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dyke
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DYKE
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=DYKE
6. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=DYKE
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html