cubit

[US]/ˈkjuːbɪt/
[UK]/ˈkjuːbɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a unit of length based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger; an ancient unit of length

Phrases & Collocations

ancient cubit

royal cubit

cubit measurement

cubit length

cubit standard

cubit scale

cubit unit

cubit design

cubit tool

cubit equivalent

Example Sentences

the ancient egyptians used the cubit as a standard unit of measurement.

he measured the length of the table in cubits.

the architect designed the building using cubits for precision.

in biblical times, a cubit was commonly used for construction.

she calculated the height of the statue in cubits.

the cubit is roughly the length of a forearm.

he converted the measurements from cubits to meters.

many ancient cultures adopted the cubit as a measurement system.

the cubit was used in the construction of the great pyramid.

understanding the cubit helps in studying ancient architecture.

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