cubit: Meaning and Definition of

cu•bit

Pronunciation: (ky'bit), [key]
— n.
  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 in. (43 to 53 cm).
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