cubit

Definitions

1. A surname transferred from the nickname.
2. elbow
3. The distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger used as an informal unit of length.
4. cubit (an informal unit of length based on the distance of a forearm and hand)
5. Any of various units of length approximating this distance, usually around 35–60 cm.
   historical
6. codo, Spanish cubit (a traditional unit of length equivalent to about 41.6 cm)
7. Synonym of ulna, the bone of the human forearm.
   archaic
8. selfish, avaricious, stingy

Equivalents

Examples

“Which of you by taking thought can add⟳ one cubit unto his stature?”

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