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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The word "ell" in example sentences

"I'll see you in 'ell first," came the retort courteous. ❋ Unknown (2010)

People Brian and i are good friends. let me tell you Dean Stockwall/well/all/ell is a darn dreamboat and heard about all his wives on “quantam leap”. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It will be a cold very cold day in - ell before i ever vote for Obama, any other African American would be fine, but not that sneaky, hypocritical lying racist. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Media Watch: What the bloody 'ell is this' ere malarky about Talk Like A Pirate Day? ❋ Michael Evans (2006)

H ell is a real place, and Mahatma Gandhi is in it. ❋ Unknown (2006)

` I'll see you in 'ell first,' came the retort courteous. ❋ Unknown (1903)

12: 15 Watching: Red Riding: 1974 ... bleedin '' ell, it makes Yorkshire look like several circles of Hell. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Tucked in an ell was a small kitchen with a charming skylight and a short hallway leading to two small bedrooms. ❋ Nicole Richie (2010)

With hardwood floors (no linoleum over plywood here), custom doors and windows, a working fireplace and a REAL DINING ROOM (not the postwar dining 'ell'), this is a home that exudes character. ❋ Dan (2008)

"Come on, come on, where the 'ell's the captain?" says one. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This project will renovate the "ell" of one of the 1800s lumber-baron mansions, former servants' quarters and carriage house, into two apartment units. ❋ Jhetley (2007)

When I came out of the Army, they had my name spelled 'ell' on my discharge. ❋ Unknown (2007)

"Bloody 'ell' as broke out 'ere, Miss!" he chortled under his breath. ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (2001)

And "When the 'ell's it goin' to be strawberry?" was the unfailing jest at meal-times, as we scraped the layer of flies from the top of the inevitable Tickler. ❋ Antony Bluett (N/A)

Ce sont les fill's d'un cantinier; ah! qu'ell's sont jolies! ❋ Unknown (1929)

Au premier coup qu'ell 'frappe, l'anneau d'or a tombe. ❋ Unknown (1925)

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