noun🔗ShareMedida para telaA 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 – English, Scottish, or Flemish – to get the right amount. "El sastre necesitaba cinco medidas de tela para hacer el vestido, pero era importante especificar qué medida - inglesa, escocesa o flamenca - para obtener la cantidad correcta.amountunitcommercehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa letra LThe 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. "La maestra de mi hija escribió la letra "L" en la pizarra para ayudar a la clase a aprender el alfabeto.languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAla, extensiónAn 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. "La antigua casa de campo tenía dos alas que se extendían desde la parte trasera, creando un patio resguardado.architecturebuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForma de LSomething that is L-shaped."The new library building had two distinct ells, creating cozy reading nooks in the corners. "El nuevo edificio de la biblioteca tenía dos formas de L distintas, creando rincones de lectura acogedores en las esquinas.architecturestructurebuildingthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading