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1cube noun 1 : a solid having 6 equal square sides

2 : the product obtained by taking a number 3 times as a factor <27 is the ~ of 3>

2cube verb cubed; cub·ing 1 : to raise to the third power

2 : to form into a cube

3 : to cut into cubes

cube root noun : a number whose cube is a given number

cu·bic also cu·bi·cal adjective 1 : having the form of a cube

2 : being the volume of a cube whose edge is a specified unit

3 : having length, width, and height

cu·bi·cle noun : a small separate space (as for sleeping or studying)

Synonyms

bay, cabin, cell, chamber, compartment—more at COMPARTMENT

cubic measure noun : a unit (as cubic inch) for measuring volume

cubic zir·co·nia also cubic zirconium noun : a synthetic gemstone resembling a diamond made from an oxide of zirconium

cub·ism noun : a style of art characterized by the abstraction of natural forms into fragmented geometric shapes

— cub·ist noun or adjective

cu·bit noun : an ancient unit of length equal to about 18 inches (46 centimeters)

Cub Scout noun : a member of the program of the Boy Scouts for boys in the first through fifth grades in school

cuck·old noun : a man whose wife is unfaithful

— cuckold verb

1cuckoo noun, plural cuckoos : a largely grayish brown European bird that lays its eggs in the nests of other birds for them to hatch

2cuckoo noun : a silly or foolish person

3cuckoo adjective : being one that is silly or foolish

Synonyms

absurd, asinine, balmy, cockeyed, crazy, foolish, kooky, nonsensical, nutty, screwball, senseless, silly, wacky, witless, zany—more at FOOLISH

cu·cum·ber noun : the long fleshy many-seeded fruit of a vine of the gourd family that is grown as a garden vegetable; also : this vine

cud noun : food brought up into the mouth by some animals (as cows) from the rumen to be chewed again

cud·dle verb cud·dled; cud·dling 1 : to lie close : SNUGGLE

2 : to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection

Synonyms

[1, 2] nestle, nuzzle, snug, snuggle—more at NUZZLE

cud·gel noun : a short heavy club

— cudgel verb

Synonyms

bat, bludgeon, club, staff, truncheon—more at CLUB

1cue noun 1 : a word, phrase, or action in a play serving as a signal for the next actor to speak or act

2 : a hint, intimation, or suggestion as to what course of action to take or when to take it : HINT

— cue verb

Synonyms

clue, hint, indication, inkling, intimation, lead, suggestion—more at HINT

2cue noun : a tapered rod for striking the balls in billiards or pool

3cue noun : a waiting line esp. of persons or vehicles

cue ball noun : the ball a player strikes with a cue in billiards or pool

1cuff noun 1 : a part (as of a sleeve or glove) encircling the wrist

2 : the folded hem of a trouser leg

2cuff verb : to strike esp. with the open hand : SLAP

3cuff noun : to strike esp. with or as if with the palm of the hand

cui·sine noun : style of cooking; also : the food prepared

cuke noun : CUCUMBER

cul–de–sac noun, plural culs–de–sac also cul–de–sacs [ORIGIN: F, lit., bottom of the bag]

: a street or passage closed at one end

cu·li·nary adjective : of or relating to the kitchen or cookery

1cull verb : to pick out from a group

Synonyms

choose, elect, handpick, name, opt, pick, prefer, select, single, take—more at CHOOSE

2cull noun : something rejected from a group or lot as worthless or inferior

Synonyms

discard, reject, rejection; also second, throwaway

cul·mi·nate verb -nat·ed; -nat·ing : to reach the highest point

cul·mi·na·tion noun : culminating position

Synonyms

acme, apex, climax, crown, head, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tip-top, top, zenith—more at HEIGHT

cu·lotte noun [ORIGIN: F, breeches, fr. dim. of cul backside]

: a divided skirt; also : a garment having a divided skirt — often used in pl.

cul·pa·bil·i·ty noun : the quality or state of being culpable

Synonyms

blame, fault, guilt, rap—more at BLAME