cube


Definition: Meaning of, cube in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kjuːb /

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cube cubes
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  1. a solid object with six equal square sides
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  2. the cube of something the number you get when you multiply a number by itself twice, for example 4 x 4 x 4 = 64, so the cube of 4 is 64
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  3. American English spoken a CUBICLE
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
cube cubed cubed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
cubing cubes
[transitive]
  1. to multiply a number by itself twice
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  2. to cut food into cubes
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cube used in phrases

  • bouillon cube (noun)
    1. American English a small square made of dried meat or vegetables, used to give a stronger taste to soups [=  stock cube British English]
  • cube root (noun)
    1. the cube root of a particular number is the number that, when multiplied by itself twice will give that number
  • cube-shaped (adjective)
    1. shaped like a cube
  • ice cube (noun)
    1. a small block of ice used to make drinks cold
  • stock cube (noun)
    1. a small solid CUBE made from the dried juices of meat or vegetables that is mixed with boiling water to make STOCK
  • sugar cube (noun)
    1. a sugar lump
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