shake the dice

Frequency: 6.05.1 per million words

To move dice back and forth, usually in one's hands or a cup, before rolling them.

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Examples (10)

  • Shake the dice in the cup before you throw them onto the board.
  • He shook the dice nervously in his hand, hoping for a six.
  • It's your turn now, stop shaking the dice and roll!
  • For my next turn, I will shake the dice with my left hand for luck.
  • My grandpa always shakes the dice for a long time before he rolls.
  • The sound of rattling filled the room as everyone shook their dice at once.
  • Shaking the dice properly is key to a fair game of craps.
  • The dice must be shaken in a cup, not just in your hand, according to the official rules.
  • How many times do you usually shake the dice before a roll?
  • The child learned to shake the dice gently so they wouldn't fly off the table.