Dike definition

Dike means an embankment or ridge of either natural or man-made materials used to prevent the movement of liquids, sludges, solids, or other materials.

Dike means an earthen embankment constructed to confine or control water, especially one built along the banks of a river to prevent overflow of lowlands; levee.

Dike means a berm or structure that impedes, redirects, diverts, or otherwise controls the flow or elevation of water.

Examples of Dike in a sentence

• Methods and material for containment and cleaning upFor small amounts: Pick up with suitable absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose binder, kieselguhr).For large amounts: Dike spillage.

• For small amounts: Pick up with suitable absorbent material (e.g. sand, sawdust, general-purpose binder, kieselguhr).For large amounts: Dike spillage.

• Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand, earth, fuller's earth, etc.) and if appropriate, transfer the liquid and solid diking material to containers for disposal.

• Methods and material for containment and cleaning upFor large amounts: Dike spillage.

• Methods and material for containment and cleaning upFor small amounts: Contain with absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, general purpose binder, sawdust).For large amounts: Dike spillage.

More Definitions of Dike

Dike means an embankment or ridge of natural or man-made mate- rials used to prevent the movement of liquids, sludges, solids, or other substances.

Dike means any artificial barrier together with appurtenant works that will divert or restrain the flow of a stream or other body of water for the purpose of protecting an area from inundation by flood waters.

Dike means an earthen embankment constructed to confine or control fluids.

Dike means an embankment or ridge which consists of either natural or man-made materials and which is used to prevent the movement of liquids, sludges, solids, or other materials.

Dike means any artificial barrier, including any appurtenant works, constructed along a watercourse or an area that drains naturally to divert the flow of water to protect real or personal property.

Dike. Means an embankment, usually placed within or near the edge of a flood plain, to protect adjacent lowlands from flooding.

Dike means a permanent structure that meets the following conditions: