What does dyking mean?
To construct a dyke or to build up a bank of earth or stones to prevent flooding or to mark a boundary. In the Netherlands, to build a dike to reclaim land from the sea.
Example
"The villagers had to dyke the river to prevent it from overflowing during the heavy rainfall."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.