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/ˈdeɪdoʊ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A rectangular groove cut along the edge of a piece of wood, used to house the edge of another piece.
The carpenter cut a dado into the shelf to ensure a snug fit against the side panel.
The lower part of a wall or column, especially when finished differently from the upper part.
The dado of the room was painted a darker shade to create a nice contrast with the lighter upper walls.
A block of wood or a piece of material that is designed to support a structure.
He placed a dado beneath the heavy load to distribute the weight evenly.
verb
To create a dado or groove in a piece of wood.
The craftsman will dado the boards before assembling the furniture.
Etymology
From Italian 'dado', meaning die or cube.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dado rail
A horizontal board that runs around the perimeter of a room and separates the wall from the dado.
dado joint
A woodworking joint where a groove is cut into a piece of material.
Related Words
panel
A flat or curved component typically made of wood, metal, or another material.
column
A vertical structural element that supports weight.
groove
A long, narrow cut or depression.
Slang Meanings
In gaming, it refers to a dice.
Let's roll a dado and see who goes first.
Used informally to mean something obsolete or outdated.
That old computer is totally dado.