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oblong Definition

ob·long (äblôŋ′)

adjective

longer than broad; elongated; specif.,

  1. rectangular and longer in one direction than in the other, esp. longer horizontally
  2. elliptical

Etymology: ME oblonge < L oblongus, rather long < ob- (see ob-) + longus, long

noun

an oblong figure

oblong Synonyms

oblong

modif.

elongated, rectangular, egg-shaped, ovate, ovaliform, ovated, oval, elliptical, ellipsoidal, ovaloid, elongate, ovopyriform.

Antonyms square*, circle*, circular.

oblong Usage Examples

Preposition: about

inch: Divide the dough into two equal pieces; roll each piece into an oblong about 12 inches by 8 inches.

Converse of object

  • cut: I have painted a cardboard box and cut an oblong out of the front panel so that it looks like a television.
  • size: Edenvale Late: Fruits medium sized, oblong, very good flavor and quality.

Adjective modifier

  • large: The women wear dark colored turbans embroidered jackets and skirts made from a large oblong of woven cloth.
  • long: In shape they are usually a narrow upright, about 60 by 27, or a long oblong.
  • red: Strong plants produce an abundance of medium sized, red oblong 8-12 ounce tomato fruits with a sweet taste and firm flesh.
  • thin: Longer thinner oblongs are therefore still fashioned into emerald cuts or baguette cuts.

Modifies a noun

  • 8vo: Oblong 8vo, boards editor, illustrated cover, 190 pages, many figures and photographic reproductions in the text.
  • folio: Japanese style binding with litho printed limp boards ( few closed tears to spine edge of boards ), oblong folio ( approx.
  • shape: The room was an oblong shape with two single beds along the two side walls.
  • square: Before fastening to the base cut out the oblong square which is 5 x 5 ins.
  • plate: I do not have a standard oblong number plate; can you supply me with a different size plate?
  • format: Single sheet, oblong format, 186 x 149 mm.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: About the " flat " description, I thought this to mean not oblong or convex in shape like many cases out there.
  • slightly: The large watermelons are of a slightly oblong shape and possess a dark green rind, making their appearance similar to Florida Giant.
  • roughly: Big Brothers Island is roughly oblong with a NW - SE attitude.
  • stylishly: It's stylishly oblong but compact, measuring just 79 x 25 x 12 cms.
  • narrowly: The leaves are narrowly oblong and toothed in a dark green.
  • basically: What you find is an intriguing, basically oblong, church, constructed of pinkish stone.

Preposition: in

shape: They are oblong in shape, the widest end being in attachment, in part, to the belly section.

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