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Definición de dique en Español:
dique
nombre masculino
- 1
Muro grueso construido para contener la fuerza del agua, embalsarla o reconducirla.
en los Países Bajos los diques impiden que el agua del mar inunde las poblaciones
- 2
Obstáculo que actúa como contención de algo, generalmente perjudicial.
solo la prensa lograría romper los diques de la censura
- 3
Filón estéril que aparece en forma de muro en medio de un terreno.
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