Cubit (noun)

A unit of length equal to approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters, used in ancient times, especially by the Egyptians and the Hebrews.

Origin:

From the latin word cubitus, meaning 'elbow'. the ancient egyptians used the length of a cubit as a linear measure, equal to the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.

Examples:

1. The statue was six cubits tall, according to the inscription on its base.
2. The ancient Egyptians used the cubit as a standard unit of measurement for building the pyramids.
3. The Bible mentions the use of the cubit in various construction projects, such as the building of the Ark of the Covenant.
4. Archaeologists have discovered cubit rods made of ivory and metal, used to measure length in ancient times.
5. The museum displayed a replica of an ancient cubit rod, showing how it was used in construction and trade.