cubits

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

Translation

n.a unit of length based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the fingers

Phrases & Collocations

measure in cubits

cubits of length

cubits wide

cubits tall

two cubits

three cubits

four cubits

cubits apart

cubits deep

cubits high

Example Sentences

the ancient egyptians measured length in cubits.

the ark was built to be 300 cubits long.

he used cubits to calculate the dimensions of the temple.

in biblical times, cubits were a standard unit of measurement.

the width of the room was measured in cubits.

he estimated the distance in cubits while navigating.

she drew a plan using cubits for accuracy.

the king ordered the wall to be built ten cubits high.

they measured the field in cubits to determine its area.

understanding cubits helps in studying ancient architecture.

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