Dice Box (Noun)
Meaning
A small container (open at one end) in which dice are shaken by hand and from which they are thrown.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The player picked up the dice box and gave it a few vigorous shakes before rolling the dice onto the table.
- To roll the dice, simply place them in the dice box, shake it well, and then tilt it to let the dice fall out.
- The wooden dice box had a smooth, worn feel to it, and the lid fit snugly over the top to keep the dice from spilling out.
- Before each roll, the game master would carefully place the dice in the dice box and give it a ritualistic shake.
- The dice box was passed around the table, each player taking a turn to shake it up and roll the dice.