Definitions for cubit

cubit cu·bit

Spelling: [kyoo-bit]
IPA: /ˈkyu bɪt/

Cubit is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 45 anagrams from letters in cubit (bcitu).

Definitions for cubit

noun

  1. 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).

Origin of cubit

1325-75; Middle English, Old English Latin cubitum elbow, cubit; perhaps akin to cubāre to lie down

Examples for cubit

If couped between the elbow and the wrist, it is a cubit arm.

Which of you, by taking thought, can add one cubit unto his stature?

The other kind of sheep has the tail broad, even as much as a cubit in breadth.

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

The cubit of 525 millimetres was the base of the whole system.

What a pity it is, May, that one can't add a cubit to his stature.

And he can as easily add a cubit to his stature as add kindliness to his heart.

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit to his stature?

I saw likewise other fish about a cubit in length, that had heads like owls.

Its breadth on each side was a cubit, but the altitude double.

Word Value for cubit
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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