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Word

cubes

US/ˈkjubz/

UK/kjˈuːbz/

Definitions

01geometric shapes

A2 · Math

n. solid objects with six equal square sides.

n. plural form of the three-dimensional solid object bounded by six square faces.

“The children played with wooden cubes to build a tall tower.”

“The architect used glass cubes as a recurring motif throughout the building's facade to create a sense of geometric rhythm.”

Synonyms

02small square pieces

A2 · Cooking

n. small pieces of something, like food or ice, shaped like a cube.

n. small, roughly square-shaped portions of a substance, typically food or ice.

“Add a few ice cubes to your water to keep it cold.”

“The recipe requires the chef to cut the cold butter into small cubes before mixing it into the flour.”

Synonyms

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