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da·do
(dā′dō)n. pl. da·does
1. Architecture The section of a pedestal between base and cornice.
2. The lower portion of the wall of a room that is decorated differently from the upper section, as with panels.
3.
a. A rectangular groove cut into a board so that a like piece may be fitted into it.
b. The groove so cut.
tr.v. da·doed, da·do·ing, da·does
1. To furnish with a dado.
2.
a. To cut a dado in.
b. To fit into a dado.
[Italian, gaming die, cubical block, dado, from Old Italian, die, possibly from Latin datum, given, neuter past participle of dare, to give; see die2.]
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dado
(ˈdeɪdəʊ)n, pl -does or -dos
1. (Architecture) the lower part of an interior wall that is decorated differently from the upper part
2. (Architecture) architect the part of a pedestal between the base and the cornice
vb
(Architecture) (tr) to provide with a dado
[C17: from Italian: die, die-shaped pedestal, perhaps from Arabic dad game]
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da•do
(ˈdeɪ doʊ)n., pl. -does.
1. Also called die. the part of a pedestal between the base and the cornice or cap..
2. the lower broad part of an interior wall when distinctively finished with wallpaper, paneling, paint, etc.
3. a groove or rectangular section in a board for receiving the end of another board.
v.t. 4. to provide with a dado.
5. dado in, to insert (a board or the like) into a dado.
[1655–65; < Italian: die, cube, pedestal, perhaps < Arabic dad game]
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dado
Past participle: dadoed
Gerund: dadoing
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Noun | 1. | ![]() panel - sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something wall - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures" |
2. | dado - the section of a pedestal between the base and the surbase | |
3. | dado - a rectangular groove cut into a board so that another piece can fit into it | |
Verb | 1. | dado - provide with a dado; "The owners wanted to dado their dining room" |
2. | dado - cut a dado into or fit into a dado groove - make a groove in, or provide with a groove; "groove a vinyl record" |
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dado
[ˈdeɪdəʊ] n (also dado rail) → cimaise f baguette de bois horizontale partageant un mur en deux parties de décorations souvent différentesThe walls have been panelled up to the dado rail → La partie inférieure des murs a été lambrissée.
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