el

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el

The train on the el rumbles past the apartment building.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An elevated railway: A railway system that is electrically powered and operates on tracks raised above street level, typically in urban areas.
    • Angular elevation: (Astronomy) The angular distance of a celestial object above the horizon.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Elevated Railway):
    • The city's el rumbles past the apartment windows every few minutes.
    • Before the subway was expanded, the el was the main form of rapid transit.
  • Noun (Angular Elevation):
    • The astronomer measured the el of the star to be 45 degrees.
    • For the signal to be clear, the satellite dish requires a minimum el.
Advanced Usage
  • "riding the el": Using the elevated railway as a mode of transport.
    • Commuting by riding the el offers a unique view of the city streets below.
  • In technical contexts like astronomy, surveying, or ballistics, "el" is a standard abbreviation for elevation when discussing angles.
Variants and Related Words
  • Elevated (adj/n): Raised up; (n) short for "elevated railway," synonymous with el.
    • We waited on the elevated platform.
  • Elevation (n): The act of raising something or the height to which it is raised; in astronomy, synonymous with the angular distance meaning of el.
    • The elevation of the new building is 300 meters.
Synonyms
  • Elevated railway / railroad: The full term for the transportation system.
  • Overhead railway: A descriptive synonym.
  • Altitude / angular height: Synonyms for the astronomical meaning.
Related Phrases
  • El train: A common compound phrase referring to the trains that run on the elevated railway.
    • The noise of the el train is a constant background sound in the neighborhood.
  • El station: A stop on the elevated railway line.
    • Get off at the next el station.
Notes
  • "El" is primarily a North American term, especially common in cities like Chicago and New York.
  • In most formal writing, "elevated" or "elevated railway" is preferred. "El" is common in informal speech and historical contexts.
  • The astronomical usage is highly specialized and typically found in technical manuals or data sheets, often as an abbreviation.
el

The train on the el rumbles past the apartment building.

Noun
  1. a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level
  2. angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

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