In electronics, short for diagonal cutters. Used, though, for any small wire-cutting and metal snipping tool. Also, used as a transitive verb for removing something by cutting it out. May also be spelled dyke.
by T-S December 17, 2006

by Jennifer kk June 15, 2008

by sushiman09 September 23, 2005

A wire cutting tool used to snip or cut phone line or 50ohm cable wires from the cable company. The tool has two very strong tempered edged blades and comes in small and large sizes. The blades are not razor sharp just very stout and heavy.
Hey man could you hand me those pair of dikes?
I am going to dike off service from the house.
I need to dike these wires off over here.
I am going to dike off service from the house.
I need to dike these wires off over here.
by Wajit April 15, 2009

by Joshua Paul Sarandos March 4, 2005

actually the dictionary says it can be spelled with either an "i" or a "y", especially when dealing with slang, people can spell a word with a made up meaning however they want.
"this dike puts up a good fight"
by elmzo August 21, 2006
