Definitions

1. noun

A young animal, especially a young lion, bear, or wolf.

“The zoo had a cub of a lion that was born just a week ago.”

2. noun

A small, rough, or unpolished piece of stone or metal.

“The rock was a cub of granite, with visible veins of quartz.”

3. noun

A small, cube-shaped piece of something, especially a cube of sugar.

“She added a cub of sugar to her coffee.”

4. verb

To cut or shape something roughly or unevenly, especially wood or stone.

“The carpenter cubbed the wood to create a rustic look.”