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A dike:
1. an embankment for controlling or holding back the water of the sea or a river
2. a ditch
3. a bank of earth formed of material being excavated
4. a causeway
5. a low wall or fence, especially of earth or stone, for dividing or enclosing land
If any of those seems right, just add the river part to it and you got your little definition of River Dike. Hoped I could help.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoA dyke, a.k.a embankment is a natural or artificial slope or wall to prevent flooding of the land behind it. Its usually parallel to the course of a river
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What is a high bank of soil along a river to prevent flooding?
Dikes
What are the name of the earthen walls built along a river to protect from floods?
Levees, dikes.
What did the Sumerians use to control the twin rivers?
The sumerians used dikes and ditches.
Who built dikes?
Dikes are built by engineers and construction workers to prevent flooding by controlling the flow of water in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. The construction of dikes requires careful planning, engineering expertise, and maintenance to ensure they remain stable and effective in protecting against flooding.
What country is known for dikes?
The Netherlands (The Dutch built the dikes):-)
What is it called when dikes and sills are formed?
Dikes and sills are intrusions.
What country is famous for windmills and dikes?
Netherlands invented Dikes & Windmills
Why did Aztecs in tenochtitlan need dikes?
They needed dikes to control flooding.
What is the definition of dikes?
Dikes are walls, or 'levees ' to stop rivers flooding.
What is a Dyke system?
The word in waterway control can be written as dyke or dike. In the US, we use dike. A dike or dikes are a system of levees that control the level of water in a river or other waterway. Dikes control the height and flow of water beyond the point of the dike. When more than one dike exists, the plan can be called a Dike System or System of Dikes.
How are sills and dikes arranged in relation to the surrounding rocks?
Igneous rock makes dikes and sills. Basalt or Diabese Dikes are actually usually composed of dolerite.
What was the dikes used for?
Dikes were used in china and all over the world for controlling floods
