the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions of an object
the quality of being long
the length of a swimming pool as a measure of the distance swum
the length of a horse, boat, etc., as a measure of the lead in a race
the extent of a garment in a vertical direction when worn
the full distance that a thing extends for
the full extent of one’s body
the metrical quantity or duration of a vowel or syllable
the amount of time occupied by something
a piece or stretch of something
an extreme to which a course of action is taken
the distance from the batsman at which a well-bowled ball pitches
(in bridge or whist) the number of cards of a suit held in one’s hand, especially when five or more