Cube (Verb)
Meaning 1
Raise to the third power.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- To cube the number 4 means multiplying it by itself three times, or 4 x 4 x 4 = 64.
- Mathematicians cube large numbers to determine their volumes.
- The user cubs each digit, leaving the remainder and adds the resulting sum to obtain a single digit.
- To cube 8 is equivalent to raising 8 to the third power or 8^3.
- Scientists cube the speed of sound in a medium to calculate the energy it carries.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Cut into cubes; "cube the cheese".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The chef cued the intern to cube the carrots before sautéing them in olive oil and herbs.
- To prepare the ingredients for the fruit salad, please cube the apples, bananas, and pineapple.
- For a more visually appealing dish, the diced vegetables should be replaced with precisely cubed ones.
- To ensure even cooking, cube the chicken breast into uniform one-inch pieces before marinating.
- In order to garnish the cocktail, cube the ice and add a slice of lime for a refreshing touch.