ell
IPA: ˈɛɫ
noun
- (historical) A measure of length. An English ell was 1¼ yards (45 inches or 114 cm), a Scottish ell was about 37 inches (94 cm), a Flemish ell was ¾ yard (27 inches or 69 cm), while certain European ells were less than 50 cm.
- The name of the Latin-script letter L. (more commonly el)
- An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building.
- Something that is L-shaped.
- A surname.
- (biochemistry) Abbreviation of RNA polymerase II elongation factor: an enzyme found in Cajal bodies.
- (education) Initialism of English-language learner.
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Examples of "ell" in Sentences
- The railroad placed a railyard at ells.
- Elaine ell, actually it's pretty grimy.
- The original asker of this question ell.
- I want it represented ELL, and readably.
- Judge Holloway's daughter and Elle's sister.
- Sometimes ell is used as an alias for the cubit.
- Tommy ells is the current councilman of the area.
- Elle is shot in the thigh in the ensuing struggle.
- Sometimes 'ell' is used as an alias for the cubit.
- Driver was a founding member of maudlin of the ell in 1996.
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