DIKING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word diking. (close relations)
Definition of DIKING
dikes
Best Alternative Words for DIKING
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| dam | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea • a metric unit of length equal to ten meters • female parent of an animal especially domestic livestock verb • obstruct with, or as if with, a dam | ||||||||
| barrier | nounn | |||||||
noun • a structure or object that impedes free movement • any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective • anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access | ||||||||
| causeway | nounn | |||||||
noun • a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand verb • provide with a causeway • pave a road with cobblestones or pebbles | ||||||||
| embankment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection | ||||||||
| levee | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court) • a pier that provides a landing place on a river • an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing | ||||||||
| butch | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine • a closely cropped haircut; usually for men or boys adjective satellite • used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner • (of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance | ||||||||
