1. length - Noun
2. length - Adjective
3. length - Verb
Distance.
To lengthen.
The longest, or longer, dimension of any object, in distinction from breadth or width; extent of anything from end to end; the longest line which can be drawn through a body, parallel to its sides; as, the length of a church, or of a ship; the length of a rope or line.
A portion of space or of time considered as measured by its length; -- often in the plural.
The quality or state of being long, in space or time; extent; duration; as, some sea birds are remarkable for the length of their wings; he was tired by the length of the sermon, and the length of his walk.
A single piece or subdivision of a series, or of a number of long pieces which may be connected together; as, a length of pipe; a length of fence.
Detail or amplification; unfolding; continuance as, to pursue a subject to a great length.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder. Alfred Hitchcock
Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length. Robert Frost
There's an old saying in Hollywood: It's not the length of your film, it's how you use it. Ben Stiller
The shadow should be the same length as the body. Indonesian Proverb
Stretch your foot to the length of your blanket. Persian Proverb
When the snake is in the house, one need not discuss the matter at length. Somali Proverb