length

B1
Pronunciation
/lɛn(t)θ/
/lɛn(t)θ/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.

2 Definition

Duration.

3 Definition

The length of a horse, used to indicate the distance between horses at the end of a race.

4 Definition

Distance between the two ends of a line segment.

5 Definition

The distance down the pitch that the ball bounces on its way to the batsman.

6 Definition

Total extent.

Example Sentences
  • the length of a book
7 Definition

Part of something that is long; a physical piece of something.

Example Sentences
  • a length of rope
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To lengthen.