noun Download 🔗Share 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). Examples : "The tailor needed five ells of fabric to make the dress, but it was important to specify which ell measure – English, Scottish, or Flemish – to get the right amount. " amount unit commerce history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The name of the Latin-script letter L. Examples : "My daughter's teacher wrote the letter "ells" on the board to help the class learn the alphabet. " language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building. Examples : "The old farmhouse had two ells extending from the back, creating a sheltered courtyard. " architecture building property Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Something that is L-shaped. Examples : "The new library building had two distinct ells, creating cozy reading nooks in the corners. " architecture structure building thing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
