Word
cubes
US/ˈkjubz/
UK/kjˈuːbz/
Definitions
01geometric shapes
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.”
02small square pieces
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.”
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