cubit (Meaning)
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cubit (n)
an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm
Synonyms & Antonyms of cubit
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cubit Sentence Examples
- In ancient times, a cubit was a unit of measurement approximately equal to the length from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.
- The architect used the cubit as a reference when designing the dimensions of the temple.
- According to biblical accounts, Noah's ark was built to be 300 cubits long.
- Builders in ancient Egypt used the cubit to construct the pyramids with remarkable precision.
- The ancient Greeks and Romans also employed the cubit as a standard unit of measurement.
- The carpenter measured the length of the table using a cubit stick.
- The cubit was often used for measuring textiles and other goods in market transactions.
- The king's throne was decorated with intricate carvings, each spaced a cubit apart.
- The cubit remained in use in various cultures for centuries until standardized measurement systems were established.
- Archaeologists use the cubit's length as a reference when studying ancient structures and artifacts.
FAQs About the word cubit
an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
In ancient times, a cubit was a unit of measurement approximately equal to the length from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.
The architect used the cubit as a reference when designing the dimensions of the temple.
According to biblical accounts, Noah's ark was built to be 300 cubits long.
Builders in ancient Egypt used the cubit to construct the pyramids with remarkable precision.
