dique
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el dique(
dee
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keh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (embankment)
a. dike (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El dique protegió a la ciudad de inundarse tras la crecida del río.The dike prevented the city from being flooded when the level of the river rose.
b. dyke (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Construyeron un dique de concreto para evitar inundaciones.A concrete dyke was built to avoid flooding.
2. (nautical)
a. dock
Cuando el buque de guerra entró al dique, los marineros soltaron un grito de felicidad.When the warship entered the dock, the sailors let out a cry of joy.
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