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Dykes

//daɪks// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
Noun
  1. 1
    plural of dyke form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Diagonal cutting pliers; diagonal pliers; diagonal cutters; wire cutters. plural, plural-only

    "If you use undersized dykes to cut large wire, you can damage or break them."

Etymology

Etymology 1

See dyke.

Etymology 2

Likely a blend of diagonal + cut, with influence from dyke and dike.

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