5-Letter Words Ending With L
Here's the list of all the 470 5-Letter Words Ending With L in the English Language.
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1. (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in 2. communicate electronically on the computer More Definitions → | |
| hotel | 1. a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services More Definitions → |
| local | 1. relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area 2. of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood More Definitions → |
| total | 1. add up in number or quantity 2. determine the sum of More Definitions → |
| small | 1. the slender part of the back 2. a garment size for a small person More Definitions → |
| level | 1. a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality 2. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group More Definitions → |
| still | 1. a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) 2. (poetic) tranquil silence More Definitions → |
| model | 1. a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process 2. a type of product More Definitions → |
| legal | 1. established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules 2. of or relating to jurisprudence More Definitions → |
| final | 1. the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament 2. an examination administered at the end of an academic term More Definitions → |
| trial | 1. the act of testing something 2. trying something to find out about it More Definitions → |
| metal | 1. cover with metal 2. containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal More Definitions → |
| panel | 1. sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something 2. a committee appointed to judge a competition More Definitions → |
| civil | 1. not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others 2. of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state More Definitions → |
| steel | 1. get ready for something difficult or unpleasant 2. cover, plate, or edge with steel More Definitions → |
| royal | 1. of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch 2. established or chartered or authorized by royalty More Definitions → |
| label | 1. assign a label to; designate with a label 2. attach a tag or label to More Definitions → |
| equal | 1. be identical or equivalent to 2. be equal to in quality or ability More Definitions → |
| rural | 1. of or relating to the countryside as opposed to the city; living in or characteristic of farming or country life 2. living in or characteristic of farming or country life More Definitions → |
| ideal | 1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas 2. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain More Definitions → |
| wheel | 1. change directions as if revolving on a pivot 2. wheel somebody or something More Definitions → |
| angel | 1. spiritual being attendant upon God 2. person of exceptional holiness More Definitions → |
| trail | 1. to lag or linger behind 2. go after with the intent to catch More Definitions → |
| novel | 1. an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story 2. a printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction More Definitions → |
| shell | 1. ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun 2. the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals More Definitions → |
| pearl | 1. gather pearls, from oysters in the ocean 2. a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel More Definitions → |
| usual | 1. commonly encountered 2. occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure More Definitions → |
| vinyl | 1. a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene 2. shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings More Definitions → |
| skill | 1. an ability that has been acquired by training 2. ability to produce solutions in some problem domain More Definitions → |
| vital | 1. urgently needed; absolutely necessary 2. performing an essential function in the living body More Definitions → |
| excel | 1. distinguish oneself More Definitions → |
| moral | 1. the significance of a story or event 2. concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles More Definitions → |
| devil | 1. an evil supernatural being 2. a word used in exclamations of confusion More Definitions → |
| carol | 1. joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ 2. a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ) More Definitions → |
| camel | 1. cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions More Definitions → |
| grill | 1. cook over or under a grill 2. examine thoroughly More Definitions → |
| motel | 1. a motor hotel More Definitions → |
| vocal | 1. relating to or designed for or using the singing voice 2. having or using the power to produce speech or sound More Definitions → |
| coral | 1. a variable color averaging a deep pink 2. the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry More Definitions → |
| pixel | 1. (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot) More Definitions → |
| spell | 1. a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation 2. a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) More Definitions → |
| canal | 1. (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion 2. a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance More Definitions → |
| drill | 1. a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows) 2. similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored More Definitions → |
| naval | 1. connected with or belonging to or used in a navy More Definitions → |
| medal | 1. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event More Definitions → |
| fatal | 1. having momentous consequences; of decisive importance 2. (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin More Definitions → |
| smell | 1. the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form 2. any property detected by the olfactory system More Definitions → |
| rebel | 1. take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance 2. break with established customs More Definitions → |
| steal | 1. take without the owner's consent 2. move stealthily More Definitions → |
| viral | 1. relating to or caused by a virus More Definitions → |
| focal | 1. of or relating to a focus 2. having or localized centrally at a focus More Definitions → |
| jewel | 1. a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry 2. a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry More Definitions → |
| awful | 1. offensive or even (of persons) malicious 2. exceptionally bad or displeasing More Definitions → |
| towel | 1. wipe with a towel 2. a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping More Definitions → |
| loyal | 1. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause 2. steadfast in allegiance or duty More Definitions → |
| renal | 1. of or relating to the kidneys More Definitions → |
| chill | 1. coldness due to a cold environment 2. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright More Definitions → |
| skull | 1. the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates More Definitions → |
| rival | 1. be equal to in quality or ability 2. be the rival of, be in competition with More Definitions → |
| cruel | 1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering More Definitions → |
| pupil | 1. a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution 2. the contractile aperture in the center of the iris of the eye; resembles a large black dot More Definitions → |
| avail | 1. take advantage of 2. be of use to, be useful to More Definitions → |
| spill | 1. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container 2. flow, run or fall out and become lost More Definitions → |
| pedal | 1. ride a bicycle 2. operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument More Definitions → |
| fetal | 1. of or relating to a fetus More Definitions → |
| stool | 1. lure with a stool, as of wild fowl 2. react to a decoy, of wildfowl More Definitions → |
| natal | 1. relating to or accompanying birth 2. of or relating to the buttocks More Definitions → |
| crawl | 1. move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground 2. feel as if crawling with insects More Definitions → |
| hazel | 1. Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its fine-grained wood and bearing edible nuts 2. the fine-grained wood of a hazelnut tree (genus Corylus) and the hazel tree (Australian genus Pomaderris) More Definitions → |
| basil | 1. any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum 2. leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried More Definitions → |
| bowel | 1. the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus More Definitions → |
| nasal | 1. of or in or relating to the nose 2. a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed More Definitions → |
| decal | 1. either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface More Definitions → |
| tidal | 1. of or relating to or caused by tides More Definitions → |
| regal | 1. belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler More Definitions → |
| swell | 1. increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity 2. become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger More Definitions → |
| stall | 1. postpone doing what one should be doing 2. come to a stop More Definitions → |
| troll | 1. circulate, move around 2. cause to move round and round More Definitions → |
| dwell | 1. think moodily or anxiously about something 2. originate (in) More Definitions → |
| basal | 1. of or being the essential or basic part 2. serving as or forming a base More Definitions → |
| modal | 1. of or relating to a musical mode; especially written in an ecclesiastical mode 2. relating to or expressing the mood of a verb More Definitions → |
| bezel | 1. a sloping edge on a cutting tool More Definitions → |
| axial | 1. of or relating to or resembling an axis of rotation 2. relating to or attached to the axis More Definitions → |
| snail | 1. freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell 2. edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic More Definitions → |
| navel | 1. a scar where the umbilical cord was attached 2. the center point or middle of something More Definitions → |
| spool | 1. transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage 2. wind onto a spool or a reel More Definitions → |
| twill | 1. weave diagonal lines into (textiles) 2. a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs More Definitions → |
| penal | 1. of or relating to punishment 2. serving as or designed to impose punishment More Definitions → |
| spoil | 1. (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war) 2. the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it More Definitions → |
| mural | 1. of or relating to walls 2. a painting that is applied to a wall surface More Definitions → |
| ethyl | 1. the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom More Definitions → |
| quail | 1. flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised 2. small gallinaceous game birds More Definitions → |
| peril | 1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune 2. a state of danger involving risk More Definitions → |
| swirl | 1. turn in a twisting or spinning motion 2. flow in a circular current, of liquids More Definitions → |
| vigil | 1. a period of sleeplessness 2. the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) More Definitions → |
| grail | 1. the object of any prolonged endeavor 2. (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper More Definitions → |
| lapel | 1. lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar More Definitions → |
| babel | 1. a confusion of voices and other sounds More Definitions → |
| vowel | 1. a speech sound made with the vocal tract open 2. a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel More Definitions → |
| shawl | 1. cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders More Definitions → |
| knoll | 1. a small natural hill More Definitions → |
| anvil | 1. a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering 2. the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes More Definitions → |
| atoll | 1. an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon More Definitions → |
| feral | 1. wild and menacing More Definitions → |
| petal | 1. part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored More Definitions → |
| enrol | 1. register formally as a participant or member More Definitions → |
| libel | 1. a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person 2. the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks More Definitions → |
| spiel | 1. plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) 2. replay (as a melody) More Definitions → |
| brill | 1. European food fish More Definitions → |
| bagel | 1. (Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust More Definitions → |
| easel | 1. an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas) More Definitions → |
| quill | 1. pen made from a bird's feather 2. a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog More Definitions → |
| butyl | 1. a hydrocarbon radical (C4H9) More Definitions → |
| papal | 1. proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles More Definitions → |
| mogul | 1. a bump on a ski slope 2. a very wealthy or powerful businessman More Definitions → |
| aural | 1. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear 2. relating to or characterized by an aura More Definitions → |
| tonal | 1. employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words 2. having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic More Definitions → |
| frail | 1. the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds 2. a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs) More Definitions → |
| alkyl | 1. any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons More Definitions → |
| whirl | 1. turn in a twisting or spinning motion 2. cause to spin More Definitions → |
| bevel | 1. cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel 2. two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees More Definitions → |
| brawl | 1. an uproarious party 2. a noisy fight in a crowd More Definitions → |
| tubal | 1. of or relating to occurring in a tube such as e.g. the Fallopian tube or Eustachian tube More Definitions → |
| octal | 1. of or pertaining to a number system having 8 as its base More Definitions → |
| trawl | 1. fish with trawlers 2. a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys) More Definitions → |
| beryl | 1. the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems More Definitions → |
| revel | 1. take delight in 2. celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities More Definitions → |
| drool | 1. be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something 2. let saliva drivel from the mouth More Definitions → |
| zonal | 1. relating to or of the nature of a zone 2. associated with or divided into zones More Definitions → |
| cabal | 1. a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue 2. a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) More Definitions → |
| ravel | 1. disentangle 2. tangle or complicate More Definitions → |
| algal | 1. of or relating to alga More Definitions → |
| broil | 1. cook under a broiler 2. heat by a natural force More Definitions → |
| expel | 1. force to leave or move out 2. remove from a position or office More Definitions → |
| growl | 1. the sound of growling (as made by animals) 2. to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds More Definitions → |
| repel | 1. cause to move back by force or influence 2. be repellent to; cause aversion in More Definitions → |
| shoal | 1. a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide 2. a stretch of shallow water More Definitions → |
| morel | 1. any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap More Definitions → |
| kneel | 1. supporting yourself on your knees 2. rest one's weight on one's knees More Definitions → |
| riyal | 1. the basic unit of money in Saudi Arabia 2. the basic unit of money in Qatar More Definitions → |
| halal | 1. (Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah 2. proper or legitimate according to Muslim law More Definitions → |
| gavel | 1. a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge More Definitions → |
| prowl | 1. move about in or as if in a predatory manner 2. loiter about, with no apparent aim More Definitions → |
| glial | 1. of or relating to neuroglia More Definitions → |
| quell | 1. suppress or crush completely 2. overcome or allay More Definitions → |
| areal | 1. of or relating to or involving an area More Definitions → |
| dowel | 1. a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together More Definitions → |
| sisal | 1. a plant fiber used for making rope 2. Mexican or West Indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope More Definitions → |
| banal | 1. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse More Definitions → |
| ghoul | 1. someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection 2. an evil spirit or ghost More Definitions → |
| whorl | 1. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) 2. lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl More Definitions → |
| twirl | 1. turn in a twisting or spinning motion 2. cause to spin More Definitions → |
| tical | 1. the basic unit of money in Thailand More Definitions → |
| creel | 1. a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish More Definitions → |
| krill | 1. shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans; major source of food for e.g. baleen whales More Definitions → |
| oriel | 1. a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall More Definitions → |
| droll | 1. comical in an odd or whimsical manner More Definitions → |
| offal | 1. viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans More Definitions → |
| knell | 1. ring as in announcing death 2. make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification More Definitions → |
| snarl | 1. utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone 2. make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise More Definitions → |
| rubel | 1. the basic unit of money in Belarus More Definitions → |
| scull | 1. propel with sculls 2. a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward More Definitions → |
| trill | 1. a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it 2. the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula More Definitions → |
| shill | 1. act as a shill 2. a decoy who acts as an enthusiastic customer in order to stimulate the participation of others More Definitions → |
| dural | 1. of or relating to the dura mater More Definitions → |
| afoul | 1. especially of a ship's lines etc More Definitions → |
| comal | 1. of certain seeds (such as cotton) having a tuft or tufts of hair More Definitions → |
| flail | 1. give a thrashing to; beat hard 2. move like a flail; thresh about More Definitions → |
| extol | 1. praise, glorify, or honor More Definitions → |
| nihil | 1. (Latin) nil; nothing (as used by a sheriff after an unsuccessful effort to serve a writ) More Definitions → |
| annul | 1. declare invalid 2. cancel officially More Definitions → |
| ducal | 1. of or belonging to or suitable for a duke More Definitions → |
| allyl | 1. the univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene More Definitions → |
| betel | 1. a leaf of a vine from the betel pepper 2. Asian pepper plant whose leaves are chewed with betel nut (seed of the betel palm) by southeast Asians More Definitions → |
| idyll | 1. an episode of such pastoral or romantic charm as to qualify as the subject of a poetic idyll 2. a musical composition that evokes rural life More Definitions → |
| scowl | 1. frown with displeasure 2. a facial expression of dislike or displeasure More Definitions → |
| drawl | 1. a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels 2. lengthen and slow down or draw out More Definitions → |
| sibyl | 1. a woman who tells fortunes 2. (ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet More Definitions → |
| vagal | 1. of or relating to the vagus nerve More Definitions → |