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

  • (..) He'd give a doorman $ just for opening the door. He'd give hundreds to the dealers and the guys who ran the games. The bartender got $ just for keeping the ice cubes cold. The Irishman is here to take you Guineas' money. - Want a drink? - Give me a Seven and Seven. (..)
    1990 Goodfellas