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Embankment To Prevent Flooding Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DYKE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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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

69%10 A built-up bank to prevent flooding
noun

• a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

58%5Embankment that should prevent flooding
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

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