ells

The word “ells” has 1 syllable: ells

It's pronounced as /ɛlz/

What is synonym and antonym for ells?

In the thesaurus, “ells” has 6 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for ells

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.

The building had several long ells added to the original structure.
In architectural design, ells are often used to describe sections of a building that extend from the main part.
The house was expanded with two ells on either side, providing more living space.
He walked down the long corridor and turned into one of the ells.
The diagram showed the ells of the building connected by narrow hallways.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms or another words to ells, such as: additions, annexes, arms, extensions, penthouses, wings.

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