dykage

/ˈdɪkɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A Norwegian term for ‘dike’ or ‘dyke’, referring to a man-made wall or embankment to prevent flooding, or a natural mound.

“The village was built near a dykage to protect itself from the annual spring floods.”

Synonyms

  • dike
  • embankment

Antonyms

  • floodgate
  • sluice