Definitions

1. noun

A plural form of ‘el’ referring to a branch of a tree, especially one used as a support for climbing plants.

“The gardener carefully trained the vines to grow up the el’s sturdy branches.”

2. noun

A unit of length or width, especially in medieval architecture, equal to about 1.5 feet.

“The ancient castle’s walls were constructed using precise measurements of the local ‘els’.”