Synonyms for

Ell

Verb / el / Another word for ell — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A right-angled extension of a building at the end of a wing or central portion, especially when projecting from the main facade.

Synonyms & similar words

annex wing extension addition appendage protrusion bulge outgrowth projection excrescence outcrop bump hump lump knob node boss overhang jut flare

Example sentences

  1. The house had an ell that doubled as a greenhouse.
  2. The old barn had a large ell added to it for more storage space.
  3. The hotel's ell provided a beautiful view of the garden.
  4. The ell on the church was damaged in the storm.
  5. The architect designed a modern ell to complement the old building.

Quotes

  • The ell is a necessity in farmhouse architecture, not only to afford shelter to the stock, but to provide a convenient place to store farm implements and other things.
  • The ell of the chapel, which abuts on the nave, is of the same 14th-century date as the nave arcade.
  • The ell, or L, is a projecting wing of a building, at right angles to the main body.

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