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dykeIn earth science, a sheet of igneous rock created by the intrusion of magma (molten rock) across layers of pre-existing rock. (By contrast, a sill is intruded between layers of rock.) It may form a ridge when exposed on the surface if it is more resistant than the rock into which it intruded. A dyke is also a human-made embankment built along a coastline (for example, in the Netherlands) to prevent the flooding of lowland coastal regions. dyke
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Stephens lampoons many aspects of LGBT culture with equally un-PC zeal: A diesel dyke Casanova beds every femme in reach, Andy accidentally drinks poppers, and one of the boys' would-be tricks overdoses on the party drug Choose Doc Holiday, Rockabilly, or Diesel Dyke Bobble, and turn her loose on your Barbies. Bruce reported in these pages that these over-the-top caricatures--a diesel dyke lighting designer and drag queen director among my least favorites--had "the mixed gay and straight audience scream[ing] with delight. |
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