Dado

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪdoʊ/

Definitions of dado

noun a groove cut in the base of a board or panel for joining purposes

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a dado on the wall at the museum.

A2 The dado in the living room was painted a bright color.

B1 The carpenter installed a new dado in the kitchen.

B2 The intricate design of the dado added elegance to the room.

C1 The dado in the historical building was beautifully preserved.

C2 The dado displayed intricate carvings and detailed craftsmanship.

Examples of dado in a Sentence

formal The dado in the room was intricately carved and added a touch of elegance to the decor.

informal I accidentally bumped into the dado and chipped the paint.

slang That dado is so old-school, it's practically vintage.

figurative The dado symbolizes the foundation of our family history, with each carving representing a different ancestor.

Grammatical Forms of dado

• past tense: dado
• plural: dados
• comparative: more dado
• superlative: most dado
• present tense: give
• future tense: will give
• perfect tense: have given
• continuous tense: is giving
• singular: dado
• positive degree: dado
• infinitive: to give
• gerund: giving
• participle: given

Origin and Evolution of dado

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dado' originated from Italian, derived from the Latin word 'datum' meaning 'something given'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in architecture to refer to the lower part of a wall that is decorated differently from the upper part. Over time, the term 'dado' has expanded to also refer to a type of joint in woodworking and a type of molding or decorative paneling.