dice Definition

dice
noun dice (plural)

1. A small cube with a different number of spots, from 1 to 6, on each of its sides or faces, used in certain games of chance.
2. A game of chance played with one or more dice. See also die².

verb diced, dicing

1. To cut (vegetables, etc) into small cubes.
intr
2. To play or gamble with dice.

Idiom: dice with death

To take a great risk.

Idiom: no dice

colloq
Used to indicate a negative answer or unsuccessful outcome.

Etymology: 14c: originally the plural of die².

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die²
noun

dies
1a. A metal tool or stamp for cutting or shaping metal or making designs on coins, etc.
dies
1b. A metal device for shaping or moulding a semisoft solid material.
dice
2. A dice.

Idiom: straight as a die

Completely straight.

Completely honest.

Idiom: the die is cast

A decision has been made or an action taken which cannot be changed or gone back on.

Etymology: 14c as dee: from French de, from Latin datum something given.