Definition of DIKES

dikes

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
  • plural of dike
  • Alternative spelling of dykes (“diagonal cutting pliers”).

Verb

  • enclose with a dike

Origin / Etymology

See dike.

Synonyms

butch, dam, dike, dyke

Scrabble Score: 10

dikes: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
dikes: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dikes: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

dikes: valid Words With Friends Word