cube

noun

(geometry) A regular polyhedron having six identical square faces.

(mathematics) The third power of a number, value, term or expression.

Any object more or less in the form of a cube.

(computing) A data structure consisting of a three-dimensional array; a data cube.

A Rubik's cube style puzzle, not necessarily in the shape of a cube.

A cubicle, especially one of those found in offices.

(informal, automotive) Clipping of cubic inch(es).

(1950s slang, dated) An extremely socially conventional or conservative person, moreso than even a square.

verb

(transitive, arithmetic) To raise to the third power; to determine the result of multiplying by itself twice.

(transitive) To cut into cubes.

(intransitive) To use a Rubik's cube.

(transitive) To form into the shape of a cube.

adjective

(postpositive) Used in the names of units of area formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice.

Roots

kyboscub- · Greek · cube, die

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