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domino

The correct spelling is domino.

How to pronounce domino

noun

IPA: /ˈdɒmɪnəʊ/

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The correct spelling is domino. 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.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.A country that is expected to react to events in a neighboring country, according to the domino effect.
  3. 3.A masquerade costume consisting of a hooded robe and a mask covering the upper part of the face.
  4. 4.The mask itself.
  5. 5.The person wearing the costume.

verb

  1. 1.To collapse in the manner of dominoes.
  2. 2.To cause to collapse in the manner of dominoes.

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