cube out
C1 formal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
In shipping, when a container is full of stuff by space before it's full by weight.
Literal meaning: To fill the cubic (volume) space out completely.
Meanings
1 C1 formal
(Freight/logistics) To fill a container or vehicle to its maximum volume capacity before reaching its weight limit.
"The shipment of foam packaging cubed out the container long before the weight limit was reached."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Specialized freight and logistics terminology. The opposite is 'weigh out' (reaching the weight limit before the volume limit). Important distinction for shipping cost calculations.
Commonly used with
container truck cargo shipment freight load
Forms
Base
cube out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
cubes out
he/she/it
Past simple
cubed out
yesterday
Past participle
cubed out
have + pp
-ing form
cubing out
continuous
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Synonyms
fill to capacity max out on volume reach cubic limit
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