Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe the position or posture of the body, especially in relation to the position of the arms.

“The medical professional examined the patient’s accubitus to determine the cause of their discomfort.”

2. noun

In heraldry, a charge or emblem that appears on a shield or other part of a coat of arms, often indicating a particular status or occupation.

“The knight’s coat of arms featured a distinctive accubitus that represented his profession as a blacksmith.”