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dykes en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /daɪks/

Etymology

See dyke.

Meanings

1. (form-of, plural) plural of dyke
   form of dyke

dykes en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

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