Found 3 items, similar to cubit.
Indonesian → English (quick) Definition: cubit nip
English → English (WordNet) Definition: cubit cubit n : an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm
English → English (gcide) Definition: Cubit Cubit \Cu"bit\ (k[=u]"b[i^]t), n. [L. cubitum, cubitus; elbow, ell, cubit, fr. (because the elbow serves for leaning upon) cubare to lie down, recline; cf. Gr. ky`biton elbow, ky`ptein to bend, stoop, kyfo`s bent, stooping, humpbacked. Cf. Incumbent, Covey.] 1. (Anat.) The forearm; the ulna, a bone of the arm extending from elbow to wrist. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. A measure of length, being the distance from the elbow to the extremity of the middle finger. [1913 Webster] Note: The cubit varies in length in different countries, the Roman cubit being 17.47 inches, the Greek 18.20, the Hebrew somewhat longer, and the English 18 inches. [1913 Webster]