Domino

/'dɔminou/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small rectangular game piece: A domino is a small, flat, rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes. Its face is divided into two squares, each marked with a number of spots (pips) or left blank.
    • A type of mask: A domino is a mask covering the upper part of the face, often worn at masquerades, with holes for the eyes.
    • A type of cloak: A domino is a loose, hooded cloak, typically worn with a half-mask as part of a masquerade costume.
    • A proper name (Fats Domino): Domino is the stage name of Antoine "Fats" Domino (1928–2017), an influential American rhythm and blues pianist, singer, and composer.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Game piece):
  • Noun (Mask):
  • Noun (Cloak):
  • Noun (Proper name):
Advanced Usage
  • "Domino effect": A chain reaction where one event causes a series of similar events to happen.
  • "To fall like dominoes": To collapse or fail in quick succession, one after another.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dominoes (n): The game played with domino pieces.
  • Domino theory (n): A geopolitical theory prominent during the Cold War, suggesting that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow like falling dominoes.
Synonyms
  • Game piece: Tile, counter.
  • Mask: Half-mask, visor, loup.
  • Cloak: Cape, mantle.
Related Phrases
  • Domino rally: A setup of dominoes arranged to fall in a sequence, often as a display or competition.
Noun
  1. a small rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes; the face of each block has two equal areas that can bear 0 to 6 dots
  2. a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes
  3. a loose hooded cloak worn with a half mask as part of a masquerade costume
  4. United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)

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