sike

/saɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

a marshy or wet meadow, especially one of the type found in the fens of eastern England

“The sike was home to a variety of waterfowl and other wildlife.”

2. verb

to cut or clear (a sike) of its vegetation

“The farmer decided to sike the land to make way for a new crop.”

3. verb

to deceive or dupe (someone)

“The scammer tried to sike the investor out of their money.”

Synonyms

  • fen
  • marsh
  • moor

Antonyms

  • arid
  • dry