ell¹ Definition
ell (el)
noun
- ☆ an extension or wing at right angles to the main structure
- an -shaped pipe or conduit fitting
ell² Definition
ell (el)
noun
a former English unit of measure, mainly for cloth, equal to 45 inches, or any of various other European measures of different lengths
Etymology: ME elle, elne < OE eln, akin to Ger elle < Gmc *alinō, lit., arm, hence arm's length < IE base *elei-, to bend, *olina, elbow > L ulna, arm, elbow, Gr ōlenē, elbow
ell Synonyms
ell Usage Examples
Possessives
letter: Carved into the inglenook fireplace are the letters ' ELL ' and in the stained glass window lovers ' swans.
Converse of object
- measure: The land granted by Michael measured 20 1/4 ells ( 60 ft. 9 in.
- do: W ell done to all the Solihull athletes who took part in this competition throughout the winter!
- take: There was an old saying " Give him an inch and he'll take an ell " .
- have: Cathedral and High Streets have restored 17th-century houses, one of which has metal ell, measurement for cloth, on wall.
Adjective modifier
long: The Devonshire ' long ells ' had worsted or combed warps which made them harder wearing.
Modifies a noun
- coal: Dickson's body was found about 35 yards from the top of the mine leading from the main to the ell coal.
- student: It is a true blessing to see ELL students behaving kindly to each other.
- seam: While working in the ell coal seam, a large stone fell upon him from the roof and fractured his skull.
- initiative: The ELL initiative is being managed and coordinated by CILT on behalf of the DfES.
- learner: I focus on the positive strides that my ELL learners make.
- resource: The Suppliers section contains contact details for suppliers of a range of ELL resources.
Noun used with modifier
- w: At the masterclass, it was w ell received by both teachers and pupils, and their feedback prompted further refinements to the package.
- T: T ell us if your have RSD news to share.
- sh: See ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES for detailed descriptions of the mailx variables. sh ell [ shell-command ] !
- iron: The land measured 17 1/2 ells of the king's iron ell ( 52 ft. 6 in.
- exc: Branch visits give presidents a privileged insight into the wide range of exc ell ent planning activity currently taking place.
- c: As the number of c ells available and demand increases, they will inevitably come down in price.
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