What does Dyke mean?

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Princeton's WordNet

  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"

Wiktionary

  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.

ChatGPT

  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 Dictionary

  1. Dykenoun

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

Wikidata

  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 Terms

  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 Gazetteer

  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 Records

  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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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. Dan Herbert:

    Our judicial system may not be perfect. However the bedrock of the system maintains that all defendants, including unpopular ones, are entitled to fair and impartial treatment, jason Van Dyke is prepared to serve Jason Van Dyke debt to society and move on with Jason Van Dyke life in a meaningful and productive manner.

  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. Joe McMahon:

    The narrative would've been dictated and controlled, really, by members of the Chicago Police Department, their attempts to really control the narrative of what Jason Van Dyke did and how it was so different from what he actually did -- I think that backfired.

  4. Rose Marie:

    I thought Dick Van Dyke was wonderful, I still do, i think Dick Van Dyke’s a brilliant talent. Dick Van Dyke loves a good time … It was a pleasure working for somebody like that. I love Dick Van Dyke very much. Even today I love Dick Van Dyke. We do keep in touch. Very, very much so.

  5. Marvin Hunter:

    To say these men are not guilty is to say Jason Van Dyke is not guilty.

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