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dyke vs shut in

shut in vs dyke

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

dyke and shut in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dyke Yes No Yes No
shut in No No Yes No
As verbs, shut in is a hypernym of dyke; that is, shut in is a word with a broader meaning than dyke:
  • dyke: enclose with a dike
  • shut in: surround completely
Other hypernyms of dyke include close in, enclose, inclose.
dyke (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
dyke (verb) shut in (verb)
enclose with a dike surround completely
Difference between dyke and shut in

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