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dike vs weir

weir vs dike

dike and weir both are nouns.

dike is a verb but weir is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dike Yes No Yes No
weir Yes No No No
As nouns, weir is a hyponym of dike; that is, weir is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dike:
  • dike: a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
  • weir: a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
Other hyponyms of dike include milldam.
dike (noun) weir (noun)
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine a fence or wattle built across a stream to catch or retain fish
dike (verb) weir (verb)
enclose with a dike
Difference between dike and weir

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