noun🔗ShareEin StoffmaßA 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)."The tailor needed to order four ells of linen for the new shirt, remembering that an English ell would give him more fabric than a Scottish ell. "Der Schneider musste vier Ellen Leinen für das neue Hemd bestellen, wobei er sich daran erinnerte, dass eine englische Elle ihm mehr Stoff geben würde als eine schottische Elle.unitamounthistorycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer Buchstabe LThe name of the Latin-script letter L."In the word "balloon," you can see that there are two ells. "In dem Wort „Ballon“ kann man sehen, dass es zwei „L“s gibt.languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnbau, FlügelAn extension usually at right angles to one end of a building."The school building had an ell that housed the library. "Das Schulgebäude hatte einen Anbau, in dem sich die Bibliothek befand.architecturebuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWinkelSomething that is L-shaped."The metal bracket holding the shelf was shaped like an ell, providing strong support. "Die Metallhalterung für das Regal war winkelförmig und bot starken Halt.architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading