noun🔗ShareMesure de tissuA 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. "Le tailleur avait besoin de cinq mesures de tissu pour faire la robe, mais il était important de préciser quelle mesure – anglaise, écossaise ou flamande – pour obtenir la bonne quantité.amountunitcommercehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa lettre 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 maîtresse de ma fille a écrit la lettre « L » au tableau pour aider la classe à apprendre l'alphabet.languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAile, extensionAn 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 vieille ferme avait deux ailes s'étendant à l'arrière, créant une cour abritée.architecturebuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAngle en LSomething that is L-shaped."The new library building had two distinct ells, creating cozy reading nooks in the corners. "Le nouveau bâtiment de la bibliothèque avait deux angles en L distincts, créant des coins de lecture confortables dans les coins.architecturestructurebuildingthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading