arschin

Example:The fabric merchant compared the cloth to the pole to ensure it was of the correct length.

Definition:A traditional unit of length in Russian measurement, equivalent to 66.09 cm, often used for measuring the length of fabric or other materials before the introduction of the metric system.

Example:The construction workers measured the room length in varas for easier construction calculations.

Definition:A traditional unit of length in some Spanish-speaking countries, often used for similar purposes as the arshin.