cubic measure

[ kyoo-bik mezh-er ]

noun

1. the measurement of volume or space by means of cubic units.
2. a system of such units, especially that in which 1,728 cubic inches = 1 cubic foot and 27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard, or that in which 1,000 cubic millimeters = 1 cubic centimeter, 1,000 cubic centimeters = 1,000 cubic decimeters, and 1,000 cubic decimeters = 1 cubic meter.

cubic measure

noun

1. a system of units for the measurement of volumes, based on the cubic inch, the cubic centimetre, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of cubic measure¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

The weight of the cubic measure was also the standard for imperial weight in Babylonia.

From Project Gutenberg

Forty tons cubic measure of New Testaments were destined to Jamaica alone.

From Project Gutenberg

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