domino
IPA: dˈɑmʌnoʊ
noun
- (dominoes) A tile divided into two squares, each having 0 to 6 (or sometimes more) dots or pips (as in dice), used in the game of dominoes.
- (politics) A country that is expected to react to events in a neighboring country, according to the domino effect.
- A masquerade costume consisting of a hooded robe and a mask covering the upper part of the face.
- The mask itself.
- The person wearing the costume.
- (geometry) A polyomino made up of two squares.
- (music, colloquial) A mistake in performing.
verb
- (intransitive) To collapse in the manner of dominoes.
- (transitive) To cause to collapse in the manner of dominoes.
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Examples of "domino" in Sentences
- A domino is a tile used in the game dominoes.
- A 'domino' is a tile used in the game dominoes.
- Domino art is the art of decorating domino tile.
- Ditto for dominoes that knock over other dominoes.
- Encroachment appeals are reminiscent of the domino theory.
- This happens when a domino lands on top of another domino.
- The action of one domino affects the action of the next domino.
- Domino Harvey makes a short appearance in the credits of Domino.
- Chinese dominoes are also longer than typical European dominoes.
- Included is a piece on an expert at domino displays and domino art.
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