'L' definitions:

Definition of 'l'

From: WordNet
adjective
Being ten more than forty [syn: fifty, 50, l]
noun
A metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints) [syn: liter, litre, l, cubic decimeter, cubic decimetre]
noun
The cardinal number that is the product of ten and five [syn: fifty, 50, L]
noun
A cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter [syn: lambert, L]
noun
The 12th letter of the Roman alphabet [syn: L, l]

Definition of 'L'

From: GCIDE
  • L \L\ ([e^]l), n.
  • 1. An extension at right angles to the length of a main building, giving to the ground plan a form resembling the letter L; sometimes less properly applied to a narrower, or lower, extension in the direction of the length of the main building; a wing. [Written also ell.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Mech.) A short right-angled pipe fitting, used in connecting two pipes at right angles. [Written also ell.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'L'

From: GCIDE
  • L \L\ ([e^]l) n.
  • 1. L is the twelfth letter of the English alphabet, and a vocal consonant. It is usually called a semivowel or liquid. Its form and value are from the Greek, through the Latin, the form of the Greek letter being from the Ph[oe]nician, and the ultimate origin prob. Egyptian. Etymologically, it is most closely related to r and u; as in pilgrim, peregrine, couch (fr. collocare), aubura (fr. LL. alburnus). [1913 Webster]
  • Note: At the end of monosyllables containing a single vowel, it is often doubled, as in fall, full, bell; but not after digraphs, as in foul, fool, prowl, growl, foal. In English words, the terminating syllable le is unaccented, the e is silent, and l is preceded by a voice glide, as in able, eagle, pronounced [=a]"b'l, [=e]"g'l. See Guide to Pronunciation, [sect]241. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. As a numeral, L stands for fifty in the English, as in the Latin language. [1913 Webster]
  • For 50 the Romans used the Chalcidian chi, ?, which assumed the less difficult lapidary type, ?, and was then easily assimilated to L. --I. Taylor (The Alphabet). [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'L'

From: GCIDE
  • L \L\, a.
  • 1. Having the general shape of the (capital) letter L; as, an L beam, or L-beam. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 2. Elevated; -- a symbol for el. as an abbreviation of elevated in elevated road or railroad. -- n. An elevated road; as, to ride on the L. [Colloq., U. S.] [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Synonyms of 'L'

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