What part of speech is dyke?

Dyke can be categorized as a noun and a verb.

Parts of speech

  • 1. dyke is a verb, present, 1st person singular of dyke (infinitive).
  • 2. dyke is a verb (infinitive).
  • 3. dyke is a noun, singular of dykes.

Inflections

Verb

Noun

What does dyke mean?

Definitions

Verb

dyke - enclose with a dike; "dike the land to protect it from water"

Noun

dyke - a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
dyke - (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

Examples of dyke

#   Sentence  
1. noun The dyke was repaired and the seawater was pumped out.
Sentence  
noun
The dyke was repaired and the seawater was pumped out.