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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

diking

/dɪkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does diking mean?

verb

to construct or maintain a dike, or to enclose or separate an area of land by a dike. to obstruct or impede the flow of something, especially water.

Example

"The farmers diked the field to prevent flooding during the heavy rainfall."

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