Bend in a pipe

ELL

This plumbing fitting’s name sounds like the letter that comes after "L."

"Bend in a pipe" is a straightforward definition clue pointing to an "ELL," a plumbing fitting shaped like the letter L that changes the direction of a pipe. The word "ell" itself also refers to that letter, but here it’s purely about the physical object—no wordplay or hidden meanings. If you’ve ever seen pipes turn a corner, you’ve likely spotted an ell in action.