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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024cube1 /kyub/USA pronunciation n., v., cubed, cub•ing. n. [countable] - Mathematicsa solid object with sides that are six equal squares, or an object similar to this:a sugar cube.
- Mathematicsthe number resulting from multiplying a number by itself twice;
the third power of a quantity. - Slang TermsSlang. one of a pair of dice;
a die.
v. [~ + object] - to make into a cube or cubes, as by cutting:He cubed the carrots and potatoes.
- Mathematicsto multiply (a number) by itself twice;
raise (a number) to the third power:If you cube the number 4, you get 64.
cub•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024cube1 (kyo̅o̅b),USA pronunciation n., v., cubed, cub•ing. n. - Mathematicsa solid bounded by six equal squares, the angle between any two adjacent faces being a right angle.
- Furniturean object, either solid or hollow, having this form or a form approximating it:a cube of cheese; plastic storage cubes.
- sugar cube.
- Photographyflashcube.
- Mathematicsthe third power of a quantity, expressed as a3 = a•a•a.
- Automotive, Weights and Measures, Informal Terms[Informal.]cubic inch, esp. as a measure of the displacement of an automotive engine:a new sports car with 350 cubes.
- Slang Termsone of a pair of dice;
die. - Slang Termsa person who is unaware of or unfamiliar with current ideas, opinions, trends, etc.;
square.
v.t. - to make into a cube or cubes.
- to cut into cubes.
- Mathematicsto raise to the third power.
- Weights and Measuresto measure the cubic contents of.
- Foodto tenderize (a thin cut or slice of meat) by scoring the fibers in a pattern of squares.
- Greek kýbos cube, die
- Latin
- Middle English cubus 1350–1400
any of several tropical plants of the legume family that are used in making fish poisons and insecticides. Also, cu•bé (kyo̅o̅ bā′).USA pronunciation - origin, originally uncertain 1920–25
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