die

Pronunciation: [däɪ̯]

Reading level: easy

Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
  2. noun a device used for shaping metal
  3. noun a cutting tool that is fitted into a diestock and used for cutting male (external) screw threads on screws or bolts or pipes or rods

Etymology

From Middle English deyen, probably from Old Norse deyja, from Proto-Germanic *dawjaną (“to die”). Displaced native Old English sweltan, whence Modern English swelt, and Old English steorfan, whence modern starve.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dice

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
cube
Narrower (hyponyms)
four-spot, five-spot, one-spot, six-spot

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