dado

da·do  (dd)

n. pl. da·does

1. Architecture The section of a pedestal between base and surbase.

2. The lower portion of the wall of a room, decorated differently from the upper section, as with panels.

3.

a. A rectangular groove cut into a board so that a like piece may be fitted into it.

b. The groove so cut.

tr.v. da·doed, da·do·ing, da·does

1. To furnish with a dado.

2.

a. To cut a dado in.

b. To fit into a dado.

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[Italian, from Latin datum, neuter past participle of dare, to give; see d- in Indo-European roots.]

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dado [day-doe]

Noun

pl -does or -dos

1. the lower part of an interior wall, often separated by a rail, that is decorated differently from the upper part

2. Archit the part of a pedestal between the base and the cornice [Italian: die, die-shaped pedestal]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	dado - panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall wainscot panel - sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something wall - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures"
	2.	dado - the section of a pedestal between the base and the surbase footstall, plinth, pedestal - an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue) segment, section - one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object; "a section of a fishing rod"; "metal sections were used below ground"; "finished the final segment of the road"
	3.	dado - a rectangular groove cut into a board so that another piece can fit into it groove, channel - a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)
Verb	1.	dado - provide with a dado; "The owners wanted to dado their dining room" carpentry, woodworking, woodwork - the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood furnish, provide, supply, render - give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater"
	2.	dado - cut a dado into or fit into a dado carpentry, woodworking, woodwork - the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood groove - make a groove in, or provide with a groove; "groove a vinyl record"