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Dice: meaning, definitions and examples

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dice

 

[ daษชs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

rolling game

A small cube with each side having a different number of spots on it, ranging from one to six, thrown and used in gambling and other games involving chance.

Synonyms

cube, die, ivory

Examples of usage

  • Let's roll the dice to see who goes first.
  • She rolled a six on the dice, winning the game.
Context #2 | Verb

taking a risk

To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit.

Synonyms

chance, gamble, risk

Examples of usage

  • He decided to dice with danger by going on the rollercoaster.
  • She dices with her career every time she speaks her mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "dice" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dados

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wรผrfel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dadu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะปัŒะฝั– ะบะพัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kostki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚คใ‚ณใƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dados

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์‚ฌ์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kostky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kocky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ชฐๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kocke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ teningar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทำ™ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zarlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dados

Etymology

The word 'dice' originated from Old French 'dรฉ' which meant 'a die'. The usage of dice dates back to ancient times, with the first known use in the 14th century. Dice have been used for gambling, games, and divination throughout history.

See also: die, diehard, diet, undying.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,282, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.