A single domino, also referred to as a combination domino, has a different number of pips on each half of the face. All tiles in a set that have the same number of pips on one end make up a suit.
For example, the , , , , , , and make up the suit of zero. Each double belongs to only one suit; singles belong to two suits. For example, the belongs to either the 3 suit or the 5 suit. In most domino games, the number of pips on a domino are added or subtracted for scoring purposes. In some domino games, however, the number of pips on a domino is used strictly for matching purposes.
The Domino Set A set of domino pieces is sometimes called a deck. The four most common domino sets are the double-6, double-9, double, and double sets. The set is named after the domino in the set with the highest number of pips. Use the ruler to measure the length of one of your dominoes. Record the measurement. Cut sixteen pieces of masking tape, each about the same length as a domino. Place the first domino near the end of the ruler. Use a piece of masking tape to make a hinge connecting the back of the domino to the ruler see photo below.
Use another piece of tape to reinforce the hinge. Wrap the piece of tape around the ruler and the base of the tape hinge, securing the domino in place see photo below. Connect the second domino to the ruler with a hinge of tape, as you did in Step 3, and reinforce the hinge as you did in Step 4. Attach the remaining six dominoes in the same way see photo below. Place the ruler flat on a table and set all the dominoes upright. Flick the first domino with your finger to make it fall.
What do you have to do before you can make the dominoes fall again? Naked Egg Watch de-shelled eggs swell and shrink in different fluids. Proprioception We know where our bodies are even with our eyes closed. Recent Examples on the Web Stanley was the first domino to fall in this chain of events.
First Known Use of domino circa , in the meaning defined at sense 1a 1. History and Etymology for domino French, probably from Latin in the ritual formula benedicamus Domino let us bless the Lord.
Learn More About domino. Time Traveler for domino The first known use of domino was circa See more words from the same year. Style: MLA.
English Language Learners Definition of domino. Kids Definition of domino. Get Word of the Day daily email! Test Your Vocabulary. Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way. Most Common Dominoes Dreams: Dreaming of building something with dominoes - If you dream of building something with dominoes, you may feel the creativity inside of you in your waking life. Falling dominoes - You may lose something in your life, if you dream of falling dominoes.
Losing while playing dominoes with someone - If you dream of playing dominoes with someone and you lose the game, you may get insulted or embarrassed in front of others. Winning a game of dominoes indicates that the dreamer enjoys being appreciated by others and receiving compliments.
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