domino
1a flat, thumbsized, rectangular block, the face of which is divided into two parts, each either blank or bearing from one to six pips or dots: 28 such pieces form a complete set.
dominoes, (used with a singular verb) any of various games played with such pieces, usually by matching the ends of pieces and laying the dominoes down in lines and angular patterns.
Origin of domino
1Other definitions for domino (2 of 3)
a large, hooded cloak with a mask covering the eyes, worn at masquerades.
the mask.
a person wearing such dress.
Origin of domino
2Other definitions for Domino (3 of 3)
Antoine "Fats", 1928–2017, U.S. rhythm-and-blues pianist, singer, and composer.
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How to use domino in a sentence
Not all the dominos have fallen: Armenia, for example, shelved its version of the anti-propaganda law after a Western outcry.
Lehman's failure caused problems because the whole system was shaky, the dominos poised to fall at the slightest breath.
Not all the dominos have fallen yet, but they're lined up the right way; it's just a matter of time.
Zachary Karabell says we should be wary of Greek dominos falling, but the global obsession is overblown.
Chaos Over New Elections Deepens Fear of a Greece Chain Reaction | Zachary Karabell | May 16, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTSo, yes, be wary of Greek dominos falling, but remember the domino theory was wrong during the Cold War yet it sowed fear.
Chaos Over New Elections Deepens Fear of a Greece Chain Reaction | Zachary Karabell | May 16, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Ea & hreticorum repulit iniquitatem, & Nostros in nauim non iam vt hospites, sed vt magna ex parte Dominos, potentsq imposuit.
Some of them were even playing at cards, others at dominos, and all of them seemed perfectly at their ease.
The good Mrs. Ball emptied the dominos out of the box and set the old man to turning them face downwards.
The Open Question | Elizabeth RobinsI was never weary of playing, at dominos with Mrs. Primmins, and I slept with the box under my pillow.
The Caxtons, Complete | Edward Bulwer-LyttonThe pink domino and the twin black dominos seemed to be seeking their way.
The Duke's Motto | Justin Huntly McCarthy
British Dictionary definitions for domino (1 of 3)
/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) /
a small rectangular block used in dominoes, divided on one side into two equal areas, each of which is either blank or marked with from one to six dots
(modifier) exhibiting the domino effect: a domino pattern of takeovers
Origin of domino
1- See also dominoes
British Dictionary definitions for domino (2 of 3)
/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) /
a large hooded cloak worn with an eye mask at a masquerade
the eye mask worn with such a cloak
Origin of domino
2British Dictionary definitions for Domino (3 of 3)
/ (ˈdɒmɪnəʊ) /
Fats. real name Antoine Domino born 1928, US rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll pianist, singer, and songwriter. His singles include "Ain't that a Shame" (1955) and "Blueberry Hill" (1956)
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