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Definition of CUBIT

Cubit
Cubit Cu"bit (k[=u]"b[i^]t), n. [L. cubitum, cubitus; elbow, ell, cubit, fr. (because the elbow serves for leaning upon) cubare to lie down, recline; cf. Gr. ky`biton elbow, ky`ptein to bend, stoop, kyfo`s bent, stooping, humpbacked. Cf. Incumbent, Covey.] 1. (Anat.) The forearm; the ulna, a bone of the arm extending from elbow to wrist. [Obs.] 2. A measure of length, being the distance from the elbow to the extremity of the middle finger. Note: The cubit varies in length in different countries, the Roman cubit being 17,47 inches, the Greek 18,20, the Hebrew somewhat longer, and the English 18 inches.

Meaning of CUBIT from wikipedia

- The cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. It was primarily ****ociated with the Sumerians...
- Cubit, often stylized CUBIT, is a computer user interface system for multi-touch devices, designed by Stefan Hechenberger and Addie Wagenknecht for Nortd...
- Cubital relates to the cubit or ulna and may refer to: Cubital fossa, the triangular area on the anterior view of the elbow joint of the arm Cubital index...
- cubit in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Cubit is an ancient unit based on the forearm length from the middle finger tip to the elbow bottom. Cubit may...
- The cubital fossa, antecubital fossa, chelidon, or inside of elbow is the area on the anterior side of the upper part between the arm and forearm of a...
- Persistent compression of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel is known as cubital tunnel syndrome. The cubital tunnel is bordered medially by the medial epicondyle...
- William John Cubit (/ˈkjuːbɪt/; born October 14, 1953) is an American football coach and former player. Cubit was the head football coach at the University...
- Macedonian cubit was a unit of measurement in use in ancient Macedonia. It was approximately 14 inches long, making it somewhat shorter than other cubit measurements...
- Kue cubit is a Southeast Asian snack, originating from Indonesia. It is common snack food served in many Indonesian cities. It is a cake, around 4 centimetres...
- Cubital index is the ratio of two of the wing vein segments of honeybees. The cubital index is used in morphology, the study of form and structure, one...