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noun • (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine • a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea verb • enclose with a dike | ||||||||
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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 | ||||||||
Embankment Raised To Prevent Flooding Crossword Clue
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DYKE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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DYKE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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1 | Anti-flooding embankment
The Guardian Quick -
10 Nov 2004 | The Guardian Quick / 10 Nov 2004 |
2 | A raised embankment used to prevent flooding | |
3 | Earthen or stone embankment to prevent flooding | |
4 | Embankment built to prevent a river from flooding
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11 Oct 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 11 Oct 2022 |
5 | Embankment that should prevent flooding
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28 Feb 2008 | The Guardian Quick / 28 Feb 2008 |
6 | Embankment to prevent flooding
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30 Mar 2020 | The Guardian Quick / 30 Mar 2020 |
7 | Raised borders that prevent water overflow
New York Times -
23 Mar 2001 | New York Times / 23 Mar 2001 |
