DOMINOES Meaning and
Definition
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Dominoes is a plural noun referring to a classic and widely popular tabletop game played with rectangular tiles, known as dominoes or bones. These tiles are usually made of plastic, wood, or ivory, marked with a unique arrangement of dots ranging from zero to six on each end. The tiles represent all possible combinations of two numbers from zero to six, resulting in a set of 28 pieces.
The objective of the game is to strategically place tiles in a sequence, one at a time, connecting matching numbers on adjacent tiles. The game starts by distributing a predetermined number of tiles to each player, typically seven, with the remaining tiles placed face-down on the table, known as the boneyard. The first player begins by playing a tile with a matching number to one already on the table. The subsequent players must match their tiles to the exposed ends, creating a line of interconnected tiles. Players can only place a tile if it possesses a matching number, and the game continues until one person has emptied their hand or no one can make a move.
Dominoes can be enjoyed casually among friends and family, and it also offers opportunities for strategic and tactical thinking as players anticipate moves and plan ahead. The game is not only popular for leisure but has cultivated a competitive scene, featuring tournaments and championships worldwide. Additionally, the term "dominoes" can also refer to the stackable building blocks that are arranged in a row and knocked down in a cascading effect, popularized as a form of amusement for children.
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A game played with dotted pieces of bone of a flat oblong shape.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of DOMINOES
The word "dominoes" is derived from the French word "domino" which came from the Latin word "dominus" meaning "lord" or "master". This original term referred to the black and white hood worn by Christian priests during winter ceremonies, due to the resemblance of the pieces to these hoods. Later on, the term was applied to the game of dominoes, as the pieces also resembled these hoods.
Idioms with the word DOMINOES
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fall like dominoes
The idiom "fall like dominoes" refers to a rapid and consecutive sequence of events or consequences, where one event or action leads to another in a chain reaction-like manner, resulting in a series of similar outcomes. It conveys the idea that once the first event or action occurs, it sets off a chain of events that cannot be stopped or reversed. Similar to dominoes, once the first domino is knocked over, all the others fall in quick succession.
Similar spelling words for DOMINOES
- dominic,
- domingo,
- domino,
- dominica,
- dominique,
- Dominik,
- dominquez,
- dominus,
- dominos,
- dominick,
- dominates,
- Dominicus,
- Dominque,
- downiness,
- Domingez,
- Dominguez,
- dominican,
- downing,
- domingues,
- Dominga,
- domingue.
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