 elongate |
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| 1. | [ verb ] make long or longer by pulling and stretching | |
| Synonyms: | stretch | |
| Examples: | "stretch the fabric" |
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| Related terms: | lengthen stretching elongation elongation stretch | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (botany) of a leaf shape; long and narrow | |
| Synonyms: | linear | |
| Related terms: | simple | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] having notably more length than width; being long and slender | |
| Synonyms: | elongated | |
| Examples: | "an elongate tail tapering to a point" "the old man's gaunt and elongated frame" |
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| Related terms: | long | |
| Similar spelling: |
elongated elongation Ellinger ellington Ellingsen Elling |
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