dikes

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A form of dike — To be well dressed.

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Meanings

dikes1

noun
  1. pluralplural of dike

dikes2

noundikes pl (plural only)
  1. alternativepluralplural onlyAlternative spelling of dykes (“diagonal cutting pliers”).

    For quotations using this term, see Citations:dykes.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
diagonal cutterswire cutters

Origin

dikes · noun

See dike.

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dikes · noun

Likely a blend of diagonal + cut, with influence from dyke and dike.

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Cite this entry
APA

dikes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dikes

MLA

“dikes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dikes. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dikes,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dikes.

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