nounπShareA 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 five ells of fabric to make the dress, but it was important to specify which ell measure β English, Scottish, or Flemish β to get the right amount. "amountunitcommercehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe name of the Latin-script letter L."My daughter's teacher wrote the letter "ells" on the board to help the class learn the alphabet. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn extension usually at right angles to one end of a building."The old farmhouse had two ells extending from the back, creating a sheltered courtyard. "architecturebuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that is L-shaped."The new library building had two distinct ells, creating cozy reading nooks in the corners. "architecturestructurebuildingthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
