Cubit

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkjuː.bɪt/
• US enPR: kyoÍžo'bÄ­t, IPA: /ˈkju.bɪt/
• Rhymes: -uːbɪt
• Homophones: qubit

Origin

From Latin cubitum ("elbow, cubit").

Full definition of cubit

Noun

1. A unit of linear measure, no longer in use, originally equal to the length of the forearm.
2. (anatomy) The ulna.

Synonyms

• ell - a unit of 45 inches.

Related terms

• cubitus