domino

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.

(slang, in the plural) A person's teeth.

verb

(intransitive) To collapse in the manner of dominoes.

(transitive) To cause to collapse in the manner of dominoes.

Roots

domin-lord, master · Latin dominus

Words related to domino

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