oval
oval
Definition
oval (ō′vəl)
adjective
- shaped like the longitudinal cross section of an egg; elliptical
- having the form of an egg; ellipsoid
Etymology: Fr ovale < L ovum, egg
noun
anything oval
o′val·ly adverb
o′val·ness noun
oval
Synonyms
oval
Synonyms
oval
n.
oval
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- shape: The touring park area is oval shaped with the toilet block at the top of the site.
- draw: You can draw an oval yourself by following these steps: Pound two small nails into the board.
Adjective modifier
- auroral: The familiar features of the auroral oval are evident in this presentation.
- pointed: The seal matrix is a flat pointed oval ( 25 mm long, 19 mm wide ) with a suspension loop on the back.
- flat: The seal matrix is a flat pointed oval ( 25 mm long, 19 mm wide ) with a suspension loop on the back.
- blue: The blue oval is the danger area for shooting at goal.
- perfect: A writer, for instance, describes: Clarissa's face was a perfect oval.
Modifies a noun
- brooch: There was a decorated bronze bowl, an iron knife, an iron key and two oval brooches.
- medallion: Click for larger image The figure of the boy on the ledge is hanging up the oval medallion displaying the profile of the Duke.
- barrow: Any plans to excavate a selected oval barrow would need to await the outcome of the initial study and the identification of suitable examples.
- shape: The main feature of the visionary design is the oval shape of the covered Forum.
- wreath: Staircases with twisted balusters, and a plaster ceiling with a fine rich oval wreath of flowers.
- plaque: There are four or so larger oval plaques painted upon by George Stubbs in the Leverhulme Gallery.
Modifying Another Word
- roughly: A single building roughly oval in shape about 4m x 2.5m.
- broadly: Leaves broadly oval, turning red and yellow in autumn.
- slightly: The paws are small, dainty and slightly oval in shape.
Noun used with modifier
- dirt: Indianapolis, Milwaukee ) to dirt ovals ( e.g.
- grass: Discrete fixings will be installed also to allow the erection of raked seating over the central grass oval during the Festival period.
- mile: The Saturday night race will take place over 166 laps of the 1.5 mile oval, running at speeds in excess of 205 mph.
Preposition: in
- shape: A single building roughly oval in shape about 4m x 2.5m.
Oval Quotes
In affectionate remembrance of English cricket, which died at the Oval on 29th August,1882.Deeply lamented bya large circle of sorrowing friends and acquaintances. RIP. NB The body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia.
