Ell
Word | ELL |
Character | 3 |
Hyphenation | ell |
Pronunciations | /ɛl/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Ell"
What do we mean by ell?
Any of several historical units of measure, originally based on the length of the arm or forearm but later standardized at other lengths, such as the English ell of 45 inches (114 centimeters). noun
A wing of a building at right angles to the main structure. noun
A right-angled bend in a pipe or conduit; an elbow. noun
The name of the letter L, l. It is rarely so written, the symbol being used instead. noun
An addition to or wing of a house which gives it the shape of the capital letter L. noun
A pipe-connection changing the direction at right angles. noun
A long measure, chiefly used for cloth. noun
See l. noun
A measure for cloth; -- now rarely used. It is of different lengths in different countries; the English ell being 45 inches, the Dutch or Flemish ell 27, the Scotch about 37. noun
A measure for cloth. An English ell equals 1.25 yards, whereas a Scottish ell measures only 1.0335 yards (http://www.onlineunitconversion.com). A Flemish ell measured three quarters, (27 inches). noun
An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building. noun
Something that is L-shaped. noun
An extension at the end and at right angles to the main building noun
A measure for cloth. An English ell was 1 1/4 yards (45 inches), whereas a Scottish ell measured only about 37 inches and a Flemish ell was 3/4 yard (27 inches).
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