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cubit

 

[ หˆkjuหbษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

measurement unit

A cubit is an ancient unit of length that is approximately equal to the length of a forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. Historically, it was used by various cultures, including the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, for construction and architecture.

Synonyms

elbow-length, forearm

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids using cubits for measurement.
  • In biblical texts, a cubit is often referenced when discussing the dimensions of structures.
  • The standard cubit was around eighteen inches in length, although it varied by region.
  • Many ancient artifacts include measurements expressed in cubits.

Translations

Translations of the word "cubit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรบbito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฏเฅ‚เคฌเคฟเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kubik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kubus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะฑั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szeล›cian

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฅใƒผใƒ“ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cube

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cubo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ๋น—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krychle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kocka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ‹ๆ–นไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kocka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรบb

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kub

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cubo

Etymology

The word 'cubit' derives from the Latin word 'cubitum,' which means 'elbow.' The cubit has been used as a standard measurement in various ancient civilizations, dating back to at least 3000 BC. It is considered one of the earliest units of measurement, often defined by the length of the human body. Different nations and cultures employed their own versions of the cubit, resulting in variations in length. For example, the Egyptian royal cubit was about 52.3 centimeters, while the Hebrew cubit was approximately 45.7 centimeters. This measurement played a crucial role in construction, trade, and daily life in ancient times, illustrating the importance of standardized measurements in developing civilizations.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,184, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.