Definitions for cubits

cubits cu·bit

Spelling: [kyoo-bit]
IPA: /ˈkyu bɪt/

Cubits is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 94 anagrams from letters in cubits (bcistu).

Definitions for cubits

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 cubits

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

Examples for cubits

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 to his stature?

Word Value for cubits
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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