dice /daɪs/noun 3verb 3forms 3phrases 4 noun3 •a small block with six flat sides, marked from one to six with spots, and thrown in gamesThe gods may throw a dice / Their minds as cold as ice — 1980 •That which has been diced.Cut onions, carrots and celery into medium dice. •Gaming with one or more dice.Or think of a decent young citizen in a toga—perhaps too much dice, you know—coming out here in the train of some prefect, or tax-gatherer, or trader even, to mend his fortunes. — 1899 verb3 •To cut into small cubes.And dicing Time for gladness casts a moan.... — 1898 •To play dice.Virtuous enough; swore little; diced not above seven times — a week — 1597 •To ornament with squares, diamonds, or cubes. formsdiced · dicing · dices Phrases with dice dice rollSomething unpredictable or unexpected. dice upTo cut up (something) with a dicing action. no diceAn unacceptable alternative. roll of the diceA risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.
