
Dyke
Flood Protection
Used when talking about structures that safeguard against water damage.
Residents rely on the dyke to protect their homes.
Technical Term
Common in discussions related to civil engineering and environmental management.
The engineer's plan includes a dyke to mitigate flood risks.
UK Spelling
This spelling is specific to UK English, American English uses 'levee'.
The new dyke along the Thames was completed last year.