roll a dice — to throw a small cube with numbers on each side to get a random result
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to throw a small cube with numbers on each side to get a random result
Pronunciation (IPA): /roʊl ə daɪs/
Example Sentences
- My math teacher said we could roll a dice to choose our homework problems - best teacher ever!
- When you can't decide what to eat for lunch, just roll a dice and let fate choose your meal.
- In board games, players take turns to roll a dice and move their pieces.
roll a dice
NOUN[/roʊl ə daɪs/]
to throw a small cube with numbers on each side to get a random result
to throw a small cube with numbers on each side to get a random result
Roll a dice twice to set the price!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Roll derives from Latin rotula, meaning 'small wheel,' referring to the circular motion of rotating objects. Dice comes from Latin datum, meaning 'that which is given' or 'a thing thrown,' whose plural form dice was used by ancient Romans as instruments for determining fate and making decisions through chance.
Breakdown
Roll: from Latin rotula (small wheel), referring to circular rotating motion. Dice: from Latin datum (given thing, thrown object), the plural form used for cubic objects cast to determine outcomes by chance.
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📝Examples
“My math teacher said we could roll a dice to choose our homework problems - best teacher ever!”
“When you can't decide what to eat for lunch, just roll a dice and let fate choose your meal.”
“In board games, players take turns to roll a dice and move their pieces.”
“My little brother thinks if he whispers 'lucky number six' before he rolls a dice, he'll always win.”
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