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Dreidel

A dreidel is a four-sided spinning top, played with during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. It is typically made of wood or plastic and has a Hebrew letter on each face, representing the phrase "Nes Gadol Haya Sham" which translates to "A great miracle happened there." The dreidel is used in a traditional game involving betting on which letter will face up after the spinning top comes to a stop.

Senses

1. (Noun) A spinning top with Hebrew letters on each face, played during Hanukkah
2. (Noun) The traditional game played with a dreidel during Hanukkah

Usages

Popular:

1. During Hanukkah, children and adults gather around to play with the dreidel.
2. Many families have their own set of beautifully painted dreidels.

Local:

1. In certain regions, the dreidel game is played with variations in rules.
2. Some communities organize dreidel tournaments for participants of all ages.

Sample Sentences

• Joshua spun the dreidel with anticipation, hoping for the letter "Gimel" to come up.
• During Hanukkah, we love to gather with friends and play a few rounds of dreidel.
• The colorful dreidel made the game even more exciting for the children.
• Sarah won a chocolate gelt after spinning the dreidel in the traditional Hanukkah game.

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