dike out
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To remove a component by using a pair of diagonal cutters ("dikes"). By analogy, to remove any part from a larger whole.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A standard slogan is “When in doubt, dike it out”.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Alternative form of dyke out.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dike out” mean?
To remove a component by using a pair of diagonal cutters ("dikes"). By analogy, to remove any part from a larger whole.
Is “dike out” formal or informal?
dike out is generally slang.