100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "dyke"

Definition

The term "dyke" (or "dike") commonly refers to:

1. A barrier or embankment constructed to control water flow or protect land from flooding.
2. In informal usage, it can refer to a lesbian, often used in a derogatory context but sometimes reclaimed by the community.

Synonyms

• For the water barrier: embankment, levee, dam, wall.
• For the informal term: lesbian (though context matters for appropriateness).

Antonyms

• For the water barrier: floodplain, marshland.
• For the informal term: heterosexual (in a context where sexual orientation is relevant).

Examples

1. The engineers decided to dyke the river to prevent flooding.
2. During heavy rains, the city needed to dyke the low-lying areas.
3. They worked together to dyke the entire coastline to protect the beaches.
4. The farmers built a dyke to redirect the excess water from their fields.
5. To manage the water levels, the team had to dyke several sections of the lake.
6. After the storm, they had to dyke the damaged areas to avoid further erosion.
7. The government plans to dyke the region to safeguard it against future disasters.
8. It took months to dyke the riverbanks properly to prevent overflow.
9. The local community gathered to dyke the vulnerable areas before the flood season.
10. Engineers were called in to dyke the area after the unexpected rainfall.
11. To preserve the wetland ecosystem, they had to dyke certain sections carefully.
12. Environmentalists protested against plans to dyke the natural habitat.
13. The construction crew was hired to dyke the reservoir for better water management.
14. After analyzing the water flow, they decided to dyke the northern edge of the property.
15. The old dyke was repaired to withstand the increasing water levels.
16. During the construction, they had to dyke the site to keep it dry.
17. The city council voted to dyke the riverbanks to enhance flood protection.
18. They planned to dyke the estuary to control sediment flow.
19. Before the winter, they needed to dyke the fields to avoid waterlogging.
20. He was tasked to dyke the area before the heavy rains arrived.
21. The community came together to dyke the coastline during the hurricane warnings.
22. To prevent erosion, they decided to dyke the sandy beaches.
23. The government allocated funds to dyke the river properly.
24. Innovative techniques were used to dyke the wetlands sustainably.
25. They had to dyke the spillway to manage the excess water.
26. The engineers will dyke the flood-prone areas as part of the project.
27. Volunteers helped to dyke the riverbanks to support flood defenses.
28. After the dam was built, they needed to dyke the surrounding areas.
29. The construction team had to dyke the site to prevent water damage.
30. They worked tirelessly to dyke the levee before the storm.
31. It was essential to dyke the irrigation canals during the dry season.
32. The floodwaters rose, prompting them to dyke the vulnerable spots.
33. Plans were made to dyke the areas that had previously flooded.
34. The old dyke was reinforced to handle increased water capacity.
35. The project required careful planning to dyke the wetlands effectively.
36. They decided to dyke the area to improve agricultural productivity.
37. After the disaster, they had to dyke the affected regions quickly.
38. To ensure safety, they needed to dyke the low-lying neighborhoods.
39. The community organized to dyke the river in preparation for summer storms.
40. As a precaution, they chose to dyke the beaches against high tides.
41. The engineers will dyke the area to prevent future flooding.
42. They had to dyke the entire perimeter to secure the land.
43. To protect the crops, they needed to dyke the fields properly.
44. The volunteers planned to dyke the riverbanks over the weekend.
45. It was crucial to dyke the reservoir before the rainy season.
46. The city has been working to dyke the flood-prone areas for years.
47. To manage the runoff, they will dyke the hillside properly.
48. The local agency was tasked to dyke the vulnerable waterfront areas.
49. They had to dyke around the lake to keep the water levels stable.
50. The old dyke was repaired and reinforced for better safety.
51. The construction project required them to dyke the wetland areas.
52. They decided to dyke the coast to protect against erosion.
53. To prevent the overflow, they had to dyke the reservoir.
54. The team worked hard to dyke the riverbanks before the storm hit.
55. To ensure safety, they must dyke the area around the lake.
56. The local government plans to dyke the region for better flood control.
57. They organized a community event to dyke the riverbanks effectively.
58. He offered to dyke the low areas prone to flooding.
59. The environmental group opposed plans to dyke the natural reserve.
60. They needed to dyke the marshes to control the water flow.
61. The city engineers will dyke the neighborhoods at risk of flooding.
62. The study showed that they could dyke the land to improve drainage.
63. After the rains, they had to dyke the overflow areas.
64. They were asked to dyke the entire perimeter of the property.
65. The old dyke was no longer effective against high tide.
66. It was necessary to dyke the irrigation channels before planting.
67. He worked diligently to dyke the waterlogged fields.
68. The government allocated resources to dyke the flood zones.
69. They decided to dyke the bridge to prevent erosion.
70. The community leaders urged residents to dyke the vulnerable areas.
71. After the floods, they had to dyke the damaged sections quickly.
72. They planned to dyke the coastline to protect the habitats.
73. The project aimed to dyke the river more effectively than before.
74. They had to dyke the areas where water pooled after heavy rains.
75. She volunteered to dyke the riverbank as part of the cleanup.
76. The engineers proposed to dyke the wetlands for better water management.
77. They needed to dyke the area before the next storm season.
78. The government will dyke the flood-prone areas this summer.
79. Local farmers gathered to dyke their fields against the rising waters.
80. They worked together to dyke the region to prevent disasters.
81. The community raised funds to dyke the vulnerable coastline.
82. After the assessment, they decided to dyke the marshland.
83. It was important to dyke the riverbanks before the winter floods.
84. The project aimed to dyke the entire watershed effectively.
85. He helped to dyke the low-lying areas in preparation for the rain.
86. They needed to dyke the areas that were prone to flooding.
87. The construction team was scheduled to dyke the site by next week.
88. Environmentalists were concerned about plans to dyke the wetlands.
89. They had to dyke the river to maintain the water level.
90. The city plans to dyke the vulnerable sections of the coastline.
91. They needed to dyke the fields to protect the crops from water damage.
92. The engineers were called to dyke the area after the heavy rains.
93. The community gathered to dyke the riverbanks before the storm.
94. They planned to dyke the shoreline to protect against rising sea levels.
95. It was essential to dyke the construction site to prevent flooding.
96. The local authorities decided to dyke the river to improve safety.
97. They worked together to dyke the entire region effectively.
98. The team was prepared to dyke the low areas before the forecasted rain.
99. They had to dyke the vulnerable sections of the park.
100. The city council met to discuss plans to dyke the riverbanks effectively.