cubit
cubit Lexical Profile
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• noun
An ancient unit of linear measurement, originally based on the length of the forearm from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow, typically equal to about 18 to 21 inches (45 to 53 centimeters).
"The ancient Egyptian architect specified the dimensions of the temple courtyard in royal cubits."
The forearm or the region of the arm surrounding the elbow and the ulna bone (used primarily in anatomy and zoology).
"The anatomical diagram clearly labeled the nerves and blood vessels passing through the cubit."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse with the homophone 'qubit', which refers to a quantum bit in computing.
• Rhymes for cubit
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English cubit, borrowed from Latin cubitum ('the elbow' or 'the distance from the elbow to the fingertips'), related to cubare ('to lie down', as Ancient Romans reclined on their elbows during meals).