cube
cube (kyb) noun
1. Mathematics. A regular solid having six congruent square faces.
2. a. Something having the general shape of a cube: a cube of sugar. b. A cubicle, used for work or study.
3. Mathematics. The third power of a number or quantity.
4. cubes Slang. Cubic inches. Used especially of an internal combustion engine.
verb, transitive
cubed, cubing, cubes
1. Mathematics. To raise (a quantity or number) to the third power.
2. To determine the cubic contents of.
3. To form or cut into cubes; dice.
4. To tenderize (meat) by breaking the fibers with superficial cuts in a pattern of squares.
[Latin cubus, from Greek kubos.]
cubʹer noun