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ell

The word “ell” has 1 syllable: ell

It's pronounced as /ɛl/

What is synonym and antonym for ell?

In the thesaurus, “ell” has 2 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for ell along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ell

  • arm
  • wing

Meanings of ell

  • noun
    1. A 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).
    2. The name of the Latin-script letter L.
    3. An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building.
    4. Something that is L-shaped.

Example Sentences

  • The old house had an ell that extended from the main structure.
  • The architect designed the building with an additional ell to provide more space.
  • A small ell at the back of the house was used as a storage area.
  • The ell of the building was connected to the main hall by a narrow hallway.
  • She walked down the long ell, which led to the garden at the rear of the house.

On this page you'll find 2 synonyms or another words to ell, such as: arm, wing.

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