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/kjuːb/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A three-dimensional solid object with six square faces, also known as a regular hexahedron.
The dice used in many board games are shaped like a cube.
The result of multiplying a number by itself twice (raising it to the third power).
The cube of 3 is 27, since 3 multiplied by itself three times equals 27.
A cube-shaped object, especially one used for certain purposes (e.g., storage or organization).
She placed her toys into a colorful storage cube that fit neatly in the corner.
verb
To raise a number to the third power.
In mathematics class, we learned how to cube numbers as part of our lesson on exponents.
To cut into the shape of a cube.
The chef instructed us to cube the vegetables before adding them to the stew.
Etymology
From Latin 'cubus', from Greek 'kybos', meaning a 'cube' or 'die'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cube root:
The number that produces a given number when multiplied by itself twice.
to cube a number:
To multiply a number by itself twice.
Rubik's cube:
A 3D combination puzzle shaped like a cube, with colored faces.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To be squared away or organized.
After cleaning the room, everything was cube.
To cube out, meaning to consume or use up completely.
We cubed out the pizza at the party.