dykes

noun

1. (form-of, plural)plural of dyke
2. (plural, plural-only)Diagonal cutting pliers; diagonal pliers; diagonal cutters; wire cutters.

   “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.”

name

1. A surname.