See also: Dykes

English

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Etymology 1

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See dyke.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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dykes

  1. plural of dyke

Etymology 2

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Likely a blend of diagonal +‎ cut, with influence from dyke and dike.

Alternative forms

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Noun

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dykes pl (plural only)

  1. Diagonal cutting pliers; diagonal pliers; diagonal cutters; wire cutters.
    • 2008, John Hechtman, Audio Wiring Guide: How to Wire the Most Popular Audio and Video Connectors, page 15:
      If you use undersized dykes to cut large wire, you can damage or break them.
    • 2022, Neile Cooper, Kicking Glass: A Creative Guide to Stained Glass Craft, page 40:
      For cutting lead came, you’ll need ‘lead came dykes,’ which are simple nippers designed to avoid crushing the lead.
    • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:dykes.

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Swedish

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Verb

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dykes

  1. present passive of dyka