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oblong

ob·long

UK/ˈɒblɒŋ/ US/ˈɑblɔŋ/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (2)

noun

1.

a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation

adjective

1.
2.

deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction

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Origin

From Middle English oblong, oblonge, borrowed from Latin oblongus.

Phrases

  • oblong number

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