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domino

/ˈdɒmɪnoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does domino mean?

noun

A small, rectangular block of wood or plastic with two square ends of different colors, used in a game of skill and chance. A person or thing that causes a chain reaction or a series of events to happen one after another.

Example

"The domino effect of the economic crisis led to widespread unemployment."

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