Diking: meaning, definitions and examples

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diking

 

[ หˆdaษชkษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

building dikes

Diking refers to the act of constructing dikes, which are barriers built to hold back water and protect land from flooding. It is often used in relation to areas that are prone to inundation. This method can also include the protection of agricultural land and urban areas from rising water levels. Diking involves using various materials such as earth, concrete, or rocks to create these barriers.

Synonyms

barrier construction, flood defense, levying.

Examples of usage

  • The farmers invested in diking to protect their crops from seasonal floods.
  • After the river overflowed, the city initiated a diking project to safeguard the neighborhoods.
  • Local engineers drafted a plan for diking the coastal area against storm surges.
Context #2 | Noun

flood protection

A diking is a structure or system of structures designed to control the flow of water and protect an area from flooding. Dikes can be made from dirt, rocks, or other materials and are often built along rivers, lakes, or coastlines. They serve as a critical line of defense in areas vulnerable to water overflow, helping to protect infrastructure, homes, and agriculture. The effectiveness of dikes largely depends on their design and maintenance.

Synonyms

dam, embankment, levee.

Examples of usage

  • The diking along the Mississippi River has prevented extensive flooding for years.
  • During the hurricane season, the diking is constantly monitored for breaches.
  • Many communities rely on diking to safeguard their homes from rising sea levels.

Translations

Translations of the word "diking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diking

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเค‡เค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Diking

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diking

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะบั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ diking

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใ‚คใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diking

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diking

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์ดํ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงูŠูƒู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diking

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diking

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ญ‘ๅ ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diking

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ diking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diking

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช diking

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diking

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diking

Etymology

The term 'dike' derives from the Middle English word 'dike' or 'dich', meaning 'a ditch or dyke' and originally comes from the Old Norse word 'dรญki', which refers to a trench or a ditch. The word has its roots in the Germanic language family, reflecting the long history of water management in Northern Europe, particularly in areas like the Netherlands, where extensive diking systems were developed to reclaim land from the sea and manage water levels. Over time, the meaning of diking has expanded to encompass a broader range of flood protection techniques, aligning with the agricultural and urban development needs of societies. The practice of diking is critical in flood-prone regions globally, embodying historical efforts to adapt to and manage natural water systems.