els — meaning in English

English meaning

• alder noun A tree or shrub of the genus Alnus, related to the birch, often found near rivers and wet ground.
• awl noun A small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather or wood.

Senses

els is used for these senses in English:

• alder Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Alnus, belonging to the birch family.
• awl A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

alder — full definition

1. noun A tree or shrub of the genus Alnus, related to the birch, often found near rivers and wet ground.
2. noun Short for alderman.

awl — full definition

1. noun A small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather or wood.
2. noun Any of a number of butterflies belonging to the hesperiid group.

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