Definitions

1. noun

a metal rail or bar, typically of steel, used as a support for a bridge or a roofing structure, or for other purposes such as fencing or handrails

“The construction team installed new elts to support the bridge’s weight.”

2. noun

a type of tree, especially a willow or a poplar, that has a straight, slender stem

“The park was filled with tall elts that provided shade for the visitors.”