DADO Meaning and
Definition
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Dado is a noun that refers to a rectangular strip or section that is typically found at the bottom of an interior wall. It is commonly made of wood, although it can be made of other materials such as marble, plaster, or even metal. The purpose of a dado is to provide protection to the lower portion of a wall from everyday wear and tear, such as scuff marks and furniture bumps.
In architectural terms, dado can also depict a decorative element found in classical architectural styles, particularly in ancient Greek and Roman designs. This type of dado refers to a horizontal molding or paneling that is often situated in the lower part of a wall, extending horizontally between the baseboard or skirting board and the chair rail. It typically features intricate designs and motifs, adding aesthetic appeal and architectural interest to a room.
The term "dado" can also be applied in woodworking, where it indicates a groove or channel that is cut or chiseled into the surface of a piece of wood. This groove is often created to allow another piece of wood to fit into it, forming a joint or enhancing structural stability.
In summary, dado generally refers to a protective strip or paneling at the bottom of a wall or a groove in woodworking, but it can also denote decorative moldings or paneling found in classical architectural designs.
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The solid block or cube forming the body of a pedestal; an architectural arrangement of moulding, &c., round the lower part of the walls of a room.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for DADO
Etymology of DADO
The word "dado" has its roots in Italian, specifically from the Latin word "datum" which means "given" or "put down". In Italian, "dado" means "dice", as in the small objects used in games of chance. Over time, the term "dado" expanded its meaning to refer to the lower part of a wall between the baseboard and the frieze, typically marked by a distinct molding or decorative paneling. The association with dice may relate to the square or rectangular shapes often present in dado designs.
Similar spelling words for DADO
- toad,
- Tottie,
- DATU,
- tatouay,
- DHT,
- dyad,
- Diddie,
- tito,
- toot,
- Dewed,
- tut-tut,
- tted,
- ted,
- Died,
- Dite,
- dot,
- Tid,
- Teewit,
- Tewtaw,
- tutu,
- duet,
- tidy,
- Tewed,
- DETA,
- Tut-nose,
- ddt,
- toddy,
- ditty,
- DET/Det,
- off-duty,
- ded,
- Doda,
- DTD,
- dud,
- Tidde,
- Tadeu,
- TTT,
- Dight,
- Doty,
- dyewood,
- dido,
- TEDA,
- Teetee,
- tweedy,
- TUTA,
- teiid,
- tote,
- Teeta,
- Toat,
- DeeDee,
- doodia,
- Tetty,
- deity,
- on-duty,
- Tyta,
- tatu,
- tet,
- Dwade,
- TITU,
- tutee,
- TIDA,
- Tydy,
- Dedie,
- web-toed,
- DID/DOD,
- TEWT,
- tati,
- Teddi,
- Taotai,
- dod,
- Tut,
- duty,
- tideway,
- DET/DETT,
- duad,
- DOTT,
- daddy,
- Tutty,
- Datyah,
- Dead-pay,
- Teade,
- Datya,
- Dody,
- Totty,
- Dodd,
- Doat,
- Dodey,
- Tuet,
- tat,
- Duetto,
- TDD,
- toetoe,
- Diota,
- date,
- teat,
- Dawud,
- Tiet,
- tatty,
- Touite,
- doughty,
- DUAT,
- Tete,
- Dodi,
- Taddie,
- dude,
- tweet,
- tyto,
- DADD,
- Dede,
- Didier,
- Tait,
- DTT,
- tate,
- Fin-toed,
- Towed,
- dawdy,
- Deuto-,
- Dead-eye,
- Doit,
- Dodie,
- dit,
- Tata,
- Twaite,
- dat,
- TTD,
- Tut-work,
- DUT,
- deadeye,
- Dawid,
- tied,
- TOTO,
- Tadd,
- DYODD,
- deed,
- tody,
- DATO,
- Taitt,
- TWT,
- Twighte,
- tot,
- WDJT,
- Tadao,
- Daud,
- Tadea,
- twat,
- Twite,
- Toty,
- tat-tat,
- Tayte,
- DIAD,
- dad,
- ditto,
- D4T,
- teiidae,
- Deetta,
- toitoi,
- diet,
- Teddey,
- Tada,
- Tead,
- dyeweed,
- Didi,
- Tadda,
- today,
- Did,
- Detta,
- DWT,
- DDD,
- rat-tat,
- duette,
- titi,
- Tutti,
- TWD,
- Tadi,
- toyed,
- tight,
- Dette,
- dote,
- Diot,
- tod,
- Dottie,
- DETAI,
- DET,
- Tatie,
- TOTT,
- TEDI,
- Dout,
- dita,
- Tadeo,
- teddy,
- DeWitt,
- todea,
- dead-end,
- dowdy,
- Dade,
- tide,
- Tatt,
- data,
- DEET,
- Tota,
- TOYOTA,
- Dodee,
- dyed,
- DHD,
- Tuyet,
- sea-duty,
- DotA,
- tdt,
- Dottey,
- DITTA,
- tout,
- DATT,
- tweed,
- Teddie,
- Deut-,
- DAAD,
- Ditt,
- Tadio,
- toady,
- tad,
- Dewit,
- TIOTE,
- dead,
- toda,
- wren-tit,
- tatou,
- twit,
- Twaddy,
- taut,
- dada,
- dotty,
- Tita,
- dead-on,
- diode,
- Twight,
- Tedd,
- Tatta,
- dodo,
- Teed,
- Deedy,
- dhoti,
- Dwight,
- todd,
- TUT7,
- Tawed,
- Tewhit,
- Taddeo,
- tattoo,
- D40TA,
- toed.
Conjugate verb Dado
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be dadoing
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he/she/it
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would be dadoing
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would be dadoing
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have dado
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he/she/it
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we
would have dado
they
would have dado
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been dadoing
you
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he/she/it
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would have been dadoing
FUTURE
I
will dado
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will dado
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will dado
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be dadoing
you
will be dadoing
he/she/it
will be dadoing
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will be dadoing
they
will be dadoing
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have dadoed
you
will have dadoed
he/she/it
will have dadoed
we
will have dadoed
they
will have dadoed
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been dadoing
you
will have been dadoing
he/she/it
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will have been dadoing
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will have been dadoing
IMPERATIVE
you
dado
we
let´s dado
to dado
PAST
I
dadoed
you
dadoed
he/she/it
dadoed
we
dadoed
they
dadoed
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was dadoing
you
were dadoing
he/she/it
was dadoing
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were dadoing
they
were dadoing
PAST PARTICIPLE
dadoed
PAST PERFECT
I
had dadoed
you
had dadoed
he/she/it
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had dadoed
they
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
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had been dadoing
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PRESENT
I
dado
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dado
he/she/it
dadoes
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dado
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dado
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am dadoing
you
are dadoing
he/she/it
is dadoing
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are dadoing
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are dadoing
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
dadoing
PRESENT PERFECT
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have dadoed
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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