puzzle with the shape of a cube, all sides able to be rotated, each side divided into 9 squares, the moving pieces allowing the cube to be rearranged. The goal is to get the colored squares aligned so that each side of the cube has a face of exactly one color.' name='description'> Rubik's cube - definition and meaning
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Rubik's cube

Definitions

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  • noun A mechanical puzzle with the shape of a cube, all sides able to be rotated, each side divided into 9 squares, the moving pieces allowing the cube to be rearranged. The goal is to get the colored squares aligned so that each side of the cube has a face of exactly one color.

Etymologies

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A calque from Hungarian Rubik-kocka, named after the inventor Ernő Rubik.

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  1. speedcube
  2. speedcuber

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