dykes

See also: Dykes

English

Etymology 1

See dyke.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /daɪks/
• Rhymes: -aɪks

Noun

dykes

1. plural of dyke

Etymology 2

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

Alternative forms

• dikes

Noun

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.

Anagrams

• skyed

Swedish

Verb

dykes

1. present passive of dyka