Definitions

1. noun

a creek or stream, especially in the southern United States

“The hikers followed the stream to the lykes for a refreshing swim.”

2. noun

a narrow or shallow stream, especially one that is seasonal

“The lykes dried up in the summer, but flowed during the spring rains.”

3. verb

to flow or move in a winding course, especially of a stream

“The river likes to lyke through the valley before emptying into the lake.”