What is the meaning of domino in English?

2a : a flat rectangular block (as of wood or plastic) whose face is divided into two equal parts that are blank or bear usually from one to six dots arranged as on dice faces. b dominoes or dominos plural in form but usually singular in construction : any of several games played with a set of usually 28 dominoes.

Which language is domino?

Borrowed from Spanish dominó (“domino”).

What does domino theory say?

The domino theory was a Cold War policy that suggested a communist government in one nation would quickly lead to communist takeovers in neighboring states, each falling like a perfectly aligned row of dominos.

What does the term the domino effect mean?

Definition of domino effect : a cumulative effect produced when one event initiates a succession of similar events — compare ripple effect.

Why is it called a domino?

The name “domino” is probably derived from the resemblance to a kind of carnival costume worn during the Venetian Carnival, often consisting of a black-hooded robe and a white mask.

What’s another word for domino effect?

In this page you can discover 9 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for domino-effect, like: causal sequence, ripple-effect, , knock-on, , contagion effect, knock-on-effect, slippery-slope and domino theory.

How do u play dominoes?

Dominoes is a fun game you can play with 2 to 8 players. The game starts with each player drawing one tile. Whoever draws the highest double, or tile with the same number on each end, goes first. If no player draws a double, the player whose tile has the most pips, or dots, goes first.

What is another name for dominos?

What is another word for dominoes?

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