ell
/ɛl/
noun
- A unit of length used in the past, equal to about 45 inches (114 cm) in English-speaking countries, used especially for measuring cloth.
- In medieval times, cloth was often sold by the ell.
- The old book mentioned a piece of fabric three ells long.
- The tailor measured out an ell of linen for the shirt.
- An extension or wing of a building, usually at right angles to the main structure.
- The old farmhouse had a small ell that served as a workshop.
- The kitchen was in the ell at the back of the house.
- They added an ell to the barn for extra storage.
- The letter L, or something shaped like an L.
- The pipe was bent into an ell to fit around the corner.
- The carpenter cut the wood into an ell shape.
- He drew an ell on the map to mark the turn.