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dike vs shut in

shut in vs dike

dike is a noun but shut in is not a noun.

dike and shut in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dike Yes No Yes No
shut in No No Yes No
As verbs, shut in is a hypernym of dike; that is, shut in is a word with a broader meaning than dike:
  • dike: enclose with a dike
  • shut in: surround completely
Other hypernyms of dike include close in, enclose, inclose.
dike (noun) shut in (noun)
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
dike (verb) shut in (verb)
enclose with a dike surround completely
Difference between dike and shut in

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