n.
Pronunciation: ' d ī s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural dice
Etymology: Middle English dyce, from dees, dyce, plural of dee die ― more at DIE
Date: 14th century
1 a : DIE 1 b : a gambling game played with dice
2 plural also dic · es : a small cubical piece (as of food)
3 : a close contest between two racing-car drivers for position during a race
– no dice
1 : of no avail : no use : FUTILE
2 : 1 NO 3 <said no dice to my request>