Dictionary definition · die
noun
- a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
- a device used for shaping metal
- 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
- pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life"She died from cancer"
- suffer or face the pain of death"Martyrs may die every day for their faith"
- 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"
- stop operating or functioning"The engine finally went"
- feel indifferent towards"She died to worldly things and eventually entered a monastery"
- languish as with love or desire"She's dying for a cigarette"
- cut or shape with a die"Die out leather for belts"
- to be on base at the end of an inning, of a player
- lose sparkle or bouquet"wine and beer can pall"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).