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cub

 

[ kสŒb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

A cube is a three-dimensional geometric shape with six equal square faces.

Synonyms

block, hexahedron

Examples of usage

  • The dice we use in board games are in the shape of a cube.
  • The Rubik's Cube is a popular puzzle toy.
Context #2 | Noun

zoology

A young animal, such as a bear, fox, or lion.

Synonyms

baby animal, offspring

Examples of usage

  • The lioness was seen playing with her cub in the grass.
  • The bear cub was following closely behind its mother.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A room in a block of flats or similar building.

Synonyms

apartment, flat

Examples of usage

  • She lives in a cozy little cub on the third floor of the building.
  • The studio apartment was small, but it had a nice view from the cub window.

Translations

Translations of the word "cub" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cubo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wรผrfel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kubus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szeล›cian

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฅใƒผใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cube

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cubo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ๋ธŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kostka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kocka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ‹ๆ–นไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kocka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ teningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kub

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cubo

Word origin

The word 'cub' has origins in Middle English, coming from the Old French word 'cobe', meaning 'young of a beast'. It has been used historically to refer to young animals and later extended to other objects resembling the shape or nature of a young animal. The informal usage of 'cub' to refer to a room in a building developed in the 19th century, likely due to the compact and contained nature of such spaces.

See also: cube, cubed, cubic, cubical, cubicle, cuboid.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,783, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.