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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

dyking

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

verb

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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