domino

Definition

  • noun: a small flat rectangular block made of wood or plastic that has one or more dots on one side and that is used in playing games
  • noun: a long loose hooded cloak usually worn with a half mask as a masquerade costume
  • synonyms: 2-omino

Examples

  • The delay created a 'domino effect' [='ripple effect'], disrupting deliveries around the country.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Problem is, not everyone shares our policy of being open with the aliens. Have you met Gen. Shang? The call sign for him is 'big domino'. Whatever Shang does, at least four other nations'll follow. - Louise, we have to gain ground today. - OK. - You have a vocabulary (..)
    2016 Arrival
  • (..) through the entire user base. The users are interconnected. That is the whole point. College kids are online because their friends are online and if one domino goes, the other dominos go. Don't you get that? I am not going back to the Caribbean Night at A-E-Pi! Holy shit. (..)
    2010 The Social Network
  • (..) students a semester, And the placement test is today at . You get in and it pretty much Sets the whole dominoes into motion, you know? So, um, what's your plan for graduate school? I don't really have one. Guess it's kind (..)
    2009 TvShow: Heroes Title: Chapter One 'Orientation/Jump, Push, Fall' Season: 4 Episode 1