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dyke vs enclose

enclose vs dyke

dyke is a noun but enclose is not a noun.

dyke and enclose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dyke Yes No Yes No
enclose No No Yes No
As verbs, enclose is a hypernym of dyke; that is, enclose is a word with a broader meaning than dyke:
  • dyke: enclose with a dike
  • enclose: surround completely
Other hypernyms of dyke include close in, inclose, shut in.
dyke (noun) enclose (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
dyke (verb) enclose (verb)
enclose with a dike place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
surround completely
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
close in
Difference between dyke and enclose

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