This is the 4682nd most frequent Dutch word.
el
"El" in Dutch is a historical unit of length, roughly equivalent to 68–70 cm, and also means "each" or "every" in certain contexts.
Here, 'el' refers to an old Dutch unit of length, historically used to measure fabrics.
De el van het kleed werd gemeten.
The ell of the cloth was measured.
In this context, 'el' is a poetic or archaic term for the elbow or the arm as a whole.
De man stak zijn el omhoog tijdens het gebed.
The man raised his elbow during the prayer.
In this example, 'el' could metaphorically refer to a part or segment, showing its figurative usage in modern language.