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die

Dictionary definition · die

noun

  1. a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
  2. a device used for shaping metal
  3. a cutting tool that is fitted into a diestock and used for cutting male (external) screw threads on screws or bolts or pipes or rods

verb

  1. pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life"She died from cancer"
  2. suffer or face the pain of death"Martyrs may die every day for their faith"
  3. be brought to or as if to the point of death by an intense emotion such as embarrassment, amusement, or shame"I was dying with embarrassment when my little lie was discovered"
  4. stop operating or functioning"The engine finally went"
  5. feel indifferent towards"She died to worldly things and eventually entered a monastery"
  6. languish as with love or desire"She's dying for a cigarette"
  7. cut or shape with a die"Die out leather for belts"
  8. to be on base at the end of an inning, of a player
  9. lose sparkle or bouquet"wine and beer can pall"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).