Ell
/ˈɛl/
Listen pronunciation
Definition
(noun) 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.
Sentence Examples
Have you seen the ell on that house?
CEFR Practice Quiz
Have you seen the ____ on that house?