ell

noun

Definition of ellnext
as in wing

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  1. wing
  2. arm
Noun
  • Whether your game day food lineup includes staples such as barbecue and burgers or wings and hot dogs, rosé complements both smoky flavors and spicy dishes while remaining light enough to enjoy outdoors.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The images also showed bright and dark rays—like butterfly wings—stretching from the crater’s center.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of wing
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  • The junior right-hander can be rolling to his left, then plant, turn and fire a pass, with his long, skinny arm, 60 yards downfield and right on the money.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Somewhere along the line, mobility and strength took over to preserve pitchers’ bodies and keep their arms strong.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Ell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ell. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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