dice roll
The term "dice roll" can refer to both the literal act of rolling dice in games and metaphorically to taking a risk with an uncertain outcome.
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Definition
A2Games
(literal)The act of throwing dice to generate a random number or outcome.
Example
- The player's turn begins with a dice roll to determine their move.
- A dice roll of six allowed her to win the game.
B2General
(idiomatic)Taking a chance or risk with an uncertain outcome.
Example
- Starting a new business is often a dice roll.
- Moving to a new city without a job lined up is quite a dice roll.
C1Tabletop Gaming
(technical)The notation used to represent different combinations of dice rolls, typically in the form of 'AdX' where 'A' is the number of dice and 'X' is the number of faces on each die.
Example
- The character's attack damage is determined by a 2d6 dice roll.
- Rolling a 1d20 is common in many role-playing games.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dice roll":
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