n.
  - a symmetrical three-dimensional shape contained by six equal squares.
 - Mathematics  the product of a number multiplied by its square, represented by a superscript figure 3.
 
v.
  - Mathematics  raise (a number or value) to its cube.
 - cut (food) into small cubes.
 
 
  Etymology
  C16: from OFr., or via L. from Gk kubos.