ALL meanings of cubit
cu·bit
C c - noun cubit an ancient measure of length based on the length of the forearm 3
- noun cubit an ancient unit of linear measure, about 18-22 inches (45.4-55.5 cm); orig., the length of the arm from the end of the middle finger to the elbow 3
- noun cubit A unit of linear measure, no longer in use, originally equal to the length of the forearm. 1
- noun cubit an ancient linear unit based on the length of the forearm, from elbow to the tip of the middle finger, usually from 17 to 21 inches (43 to 53 cm). 1
- noun cubit A unit of linear measure, no longer in use, based on the length of the forearm. The exact length of the cubit has varied over time and by region between 38 and 59 cm. 0
- noun cubit (anatomy) The ulna. 0