cube

B2
Pronunciation
/kjuːb/
/kjub/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A regular polyhedron having six identical square faces.

2 Definition

Any object more or less in the form of a cube.

Example Sentences
  • a stock cube
3 Definition

The third power of a number, value, term or expression.

Example Sentences
  • the cube of 2 is 8
4 Definition

A data structure consisting of a three-dimensional array; a data cube

5 Definition

A Rubick's cube style puzzle, not necessarily in the shape of a cube

6 Definition

A cubicle, especially one of those found in offices.

Example Sentences
  • My co-worker annoys me by throwing things over the walls of my cube.
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To raise to the third power; to determine the result of multiplying by itself twice.

Example Sentences
  • Three cubed can be written as 33, and equals twenty-seven.
2 Definition

To form into the shape of a cube.

3 Definition

To cut into cubes.

Example Sentences
  • Cube the ham right after adding the curry to the rice.
4 Definition

To use a Rubik's cube.

Example Sentences
  • He likes to cube now and then.