diking out
diking out is the present participle and gerund of dike out.
Meaning of dike out
Verb
dike out (third-person singular simple present dikes out, present participle diking out, simple past and past participle diked out)
- To remove a component by using a pair of diagonal cutters ("dikes"). By analogy, to remove any part from a larger whole.
- ‘A standard slogan is “When in doubt, dike it out”.’2003 December 29, The Jargon File
Questions about diking out
- What is diking out the present participle and gerund of?
- Diking out is the present participle and gerund of dike out.
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