dado

Definitions of dado
  1. noun
    a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
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    type of:
    cubetto
    a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube
  2. noun
    a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt
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    types:
    controdado
    supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening
    type of:
    blocco
    a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
  3. noun
    a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube
    synonyms: cubetto
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    type of:
    blocco
    a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
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