Dike and Gutter

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Dike noun - A bank of earth constructed to control water.

Usage example: an elaborate system of dikes built to protect the lowlands from the relentless onslaught of the sea

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Gutter is a synonym for dike. In some cases you can use "Gutter" instead a noun "Dike".

Nearby Words: diked, diking

Gutter noun - A long narrow channel dug in the earth.

Usage example: rainwater running off the road into the gutters

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Dike is a synonym for gutter in ditch topic. You can use "Dike" instead a noun "Gutter".

Nearby Words: guttered, guttering, gutting

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