length length /ˈlɛŋθ/

noun

1. () The linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place  ( length )
   the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
    The length of the table was 5 feet
   the length of the table was 5 feet
   
2. () Continuance in time  ( duration , length )
   continuance in time
    The ceremony was of short duration
   the ceremony was of short duration
    He complained about the length of time required
   he complained about the length of time required
   
3. () The property of being the extent of something from beginning to end  ( length )
   the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end
    The editor limited the length of my article to 500 words
   the editor limited the length of my article to 500 words
   
4. () Size of the gap between two places  ( length , distance )
   size of the gap between two places
    The distance from New York to Chicago
   the distance from New York to Chicago
    He determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two points
   he determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two points
   
5. A section of something that is long and narrow  ( length )
   a section of something that is long and narrow
    A length of timber
   a length of timber
    A length of tubing
   a length of tubing