Definition of dice - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cookingtr. cut into small cubestr.
- Dice the onions before adding them to the pan.
2.
- He likes to dice with his investments.
3.
chanceintr. Rare roll small numbered cubes when playing games or gamblingintr. Rare
- They would often dice for money at the bar..
Noun, plural
1.
gamingsmall cubes with 1 to 6 spots used in games
- He rolled the dice and hoped for a six.
2.
cookingsmall cubes of food or material
- Add the dice of carrots to the soup.
Images of dice
small cubes of food or material
Expressions with dice
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situation or system that is unfairly biased
The hiring process felt like it was using loaded dice against certain candidates.
used to say no or refuse something
I asked for a raise, but no dice.
throw dice in a game
It's your turn to roll the dice and move your piece.
cut into small pieces for cooking
She will slice and dice the vegetables for the stew.
dice altered to land on certain numbers
He suspected the dice are loaded in the casino.
act of rolling dice
The outcome was decided by a throw of the dice.
take serious risks that could result in death
He dices with death every time he drives that fast.
to rig a situation for a desired result
They loaded the dice to ensure their candidate would win.
action whose outcome is uncertain
Starting a new business is often a roll of the dice.
small open-ended container for shaking and throwing dice
She shook the dice in the dice box before rolling.
traditional or modern game using dice as a key component
Craps is a popular dice game in casinos.
outcome from rolling dice
The dice roll showed a total of seven.
engage in a game using dice
They love to play dice on weekends.
take a risk or chance like in gambling
He decided to shoot dice and invest in the startup.
take a risk with an uncertain outcome
She chose to throw the dice and start her own business.
container used to shake and roll dice
He shook the dice cup vigorously before rolling..
dice game where players bluff about their dice rolls
We played liar's dice at the party.
the dice are altered to land certain ways
The dice are loaded, so do not trust that table.
soft dice covered in fuzzy material used as decoration
He hung furry dice from his car mirror.
decorative plush dice hanging in cars
He hung fuzzy dice from his rear-view mirror.
dice with playing card symbols
He rolled the poker dice and got a full house.
Origin of dice
Old French, dé (a die)
Terms with dice included in their meaning
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dice games
result of rolling two dice and both show six
gaming
throw dice in a game
games
roll dice
games
showing two sixes, especially on dice or dominoes
card spot
spot or symbol on playing cards or dice
play
game where players draw an insect by rolling dice
games
result of rolling two dice showing one dot each
games
gambling game with dice
dice games
side of a die with two spots
gambling
play the gambling game craps with dice
games
gambling game played with two dice
dice games
die face with one dot
biased dice
weighted to favor certain outcomes
game
domino or dice in slang
acr: Dungeons & Dragons
fantasy role-playing game with dice and imagination
gambling
two ones rolled in dice games
games
board game for two players with dice and pieces
random wager
game of chance with dice
games
pair of sixes in dice games
games
the lowest throw in dice games
games
old dice game with counters
gambling
cheat who manipulates cards or dice
games
projections in a dice tower altering die path
gambling
game where players bet on dice outcomes
Examples of dice in a sentence
She quickly diced the potatoes for the stew. She decided to dice with her career by switching fields. They often dice with their safety by ignoring warnings. They decided to dice for the last piece of cake. He would dice with his friends every Friday night. The dice landed on a lucky number.
She threw the dice with excitement. The chef prepared dice of potatoes for the stew. Dice of cheese were served as appetizers.
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- French:émincer, dés, ...
- German:würfeln, Würfel, ...
- Italian:tagliare a dadini, dadi, ...
- Spanish:picar, dados, ...
- Portuguese:picar, dados, ...
- Chinese:切丁, 骰子, ...
- Japanese:さいの目に切る, サイコロ, ...
- Arabic:قَطَّعَ, نَرْد, ...
- Hebrew:לַחְתּוֹךְ לְקוּבִיּוֹת, קוּבִיּוֹת, ...
- Russian:нарезать, кости, ...
- Ukrainian:нарізати, кубики, ...
- Hindi:छोटे टुकड़ों में काटना, पासा, ...
Definition of die - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
lifestop living or cease to exist
- Many animals die in the winter.
2.
machinerycease to function
- The car's engine died in the middle of the road..
3.
video gameslose or be eliminated from a game
- He was about to die in the game.
4.
desireRare yearn intensely for somethingRare
- She is dying to see the new movie.
5.
emotionRare US be mortified or shocked by a situationRare US
- I almost died of embarrassment.
6.
comedyRare US fail to evoke laughterRare US
- The comedian's joke died on stage.
7.
legislationRare US expire without being voted onRare US
- The bill will die in committee.
Noun
1.
gamingsmall cube marked with numbers for games
- He rolled the die to advance in the game..
2.
factory equipmentTECH. device that cuts, stamps, or casts parts into a chosen formTECH.
- The machinist replaced the die before stamping more parts.
3.
technologyTECH. chip from a semiconductor waferTECH.
- The engineer examined the die for defects.
4.
architectureTECH. cubical part of a pedestalTECH.
- The statue stood on a beautifully carved die.
Images of die
small cube marked with numbers for games 
chip from a semiconductor wafer 
cubical part of a pedestal
Expressions with die
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fade or disappear slowly
The echoes of the bell die away in the distance..
become less strong or intense
The storm will die down by evening.
lose life because of a cause or person
Many heroes die for their country.
disappear slowly until nothing is left
The sound of the music began to die out.
express conditional death happening before others in a situation
He said he would die first if the disease worsened.
die while performing a brave act
He chose to die a hero in the battle.
laugh very hard or uncontrollably
The joke was so funny I thought I would die laughing.
experience intense shame
He felt like he could die of embarrassment when his secret was revealed.
laugh so much it feels like dying
The joke was so funny, I thought I would die of laughter.
feel extremely embarrassed or humiliated
She thought she would die of shame after the mistake.
make every effort to achieve something despite risks
He will climb the mountain or die trying.
be fully committed to something
She lives and dies by her principles.
it's difficult to change long-established habits
He still smokes despite his health issues; old habits die hard.
wholeheartedly committed and supportive
She is my ride or die friend.
the specific future time of one's death
I will love you until the day I die.
suffer a series of deaths over time
The species began to die off due to habitat loss.
die while still working or being active
He hopes to die with his boots on, never retiring.
strongly refuse to do something, even more than dying
I would sooner die than betray my friends.
feel extreme embarrassment or shame
I wanted to curl up and die when I forgot my lines on stage.
experience death without anyone else present
He feared he would die a lonely death in his old age.
gradually become less important or less common
The tradition began to die a slow death in the modern era.
experience repeated mental suffering or embarrassment
She felt like she would die a thousand deaths during the speech.
persist despite difficulties or opposition
Old traditions die hard in small towns.
to die without achieving anything meaningful
The soldiers did not want to die in vain.
Origin of die
Old English, deagan (to conceal)
Examples of die in a sentence
He feared the fish would die in polluted water. The old computer finally died after years of use. The generator died during the power outage. If you die, you have to restart the level. Players die frequently in this challenging game. I'm dying for a cold drink.
They were dying to hear the results. She would die of shock if she saw this mess. He thought he would die from the awkwardness of the situation. His attempt at humor died during the live broadcast. The sketch died despite the actor's best efforts. The proposal might die if not prioritized. Without support, the amendment will die quietly. She threw the die to start her turn. The die landed on six, making him win. The technician adjusted the die to produce a cleaner edge. This custom die stamps our logo onto every metal plate. The die was crucial for the device's performance. Manufacturing defects in the die can be costly. The architect admired the die's intricate design. Each column was supported by a sturdy die.
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- French:mourir, dé, ...
- German:sterben, Spielwürfel, ...
- Italian:morire, dado, ...
- Spanish:morir, cubilete, ...
- Portuguese:morrer, dado, ...
- Chinese:死亡, 骰子, ...
- Japanese:死ぬ, サイコロ, ...
- Arabic:ماتَ, زَهْر, ...
- Hebrew:לָמוּת, קוּבִּיָּה, ...
- Russian:умереть, игральная кость, ...
- Ukrainian:помирати, гральна кістка, ...
- Hindi:मरना, पासा, ...
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