cube

Definition

  • noun: an object that has six square sides
  • noun: the regular solid of six equal square sides
  • verb: to cut (food) into small cubes
  • verb: to raise to the third power
  • usually used as 'cubed'
  • synonyms: brick, die, block

Examples

  • She decorated her 'cube' with pictures of her children.

  • The 'cube' of 2 [=23] is 8. [=2 x 2 x 2 = 8]

  • Cut the onion into half-inch 'cubes'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh, it's for Paris. I'm on this new diet. It's very effective. Well, I don't eat anything. And then when I feel like I'm about to faint, I eat a cube of cheese. - Well, it's definitely working. - I know. I'm just one stomach flu away from my goal weight. That's John Folger, the new (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada