Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ell
noun
/ɛl/
Definition
A unit of measurement that is typically used for measuring cloth, historically based on the length of the forearm.
Examples
- The tailor used an ell to measure the fabric needed for the dress.
- Historically, an ell was a standard length for cloth before metric measurements became popular.
Meaning
An ell is a traditional measurement, often equivalent to about 45 inches or 114 centimeters, that was used in the textile industry.
Synonyms
- yard
- measurement
- unit
