tetris

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Synonyms: tetric, tetrix, tetri, tetras, terris, teris, tetnis

Antonyms: tetric, tetrix, tetri, tetras, terris, teris, tetnis

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Proper noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q71910}} {{lb|en|video games}} A puzzle [[video game]] in which [[falling]] [[tetromino]]es must be manipulated to form complete lines, which are then cleared from the grid.
2. {{lb|en|figuratively}} An endeavor involving rearranging things of different shape into a physical space.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|video games|by extension}} The act of clearing four lines at once (the maximum possible) in ''Tetris''.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|slang}} To arrange items in a constrained space.

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