Dykes
/daɪks/ name, noun
name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of dyke form-of, plural
- 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."
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
Example
More examples"The marshland is protected by dykes."
Etymology
Etymology 1
See dyke.
Etymology 2
Likely a blend of diagonal + cut, with influence from dyke and dike.