Meaning of Dykes | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Diagonal cutting pliers; diagonal pliers; diagonal cutters; wire cutters.
   plural, plural-only
2. A surname.

Equivalents

Examples

“If you use⟳ undersized dykes to cut⟳ large wire, you can damage⟳ or break⟳ them.”

“For cutting lead⟳ came, you’ll need⟳ ‘lead⟳ came dykes,’ which are simple nippers designed to avoid⟳ crushing the lead⟳.”

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