What is another word for cubits?
Pronunciation: [kjˈuːbɪts] (IPA) 
Cubits are an ancient unit of measurement that were commonly used in ancient civilizations like Egypt, Mesopotamia and Israel. They were typically used to measure things like distances, heights and lengths. Cubits were typically based on the length of a person's forearm from the elbow to the tip of their middle finger. There are many synonyms for the word "cubits" including, spans, arms, and ell. These synonyms were often used interchangeably and depended on the specific context in which they were being used. Today, the use of cubits is mostly limited to historical or religious contexts, with most modern societies using more standardized units of measure.
