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Oblong

Oblong Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Oblong? [n] a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation [adj] deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction [adj] of a leaf shape; having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides Synonyms \| Synonyms for Oblong: long \| rounded \| simple \| unsubdivided Related Terms \| Find terms related to Oblong: cubed \| cube-shaped \| cubic \| cubiform \| cuboid \| diced \| elliptical \| elongated \| foursquare \| oblongated \| oblongitudinal \| orthogonal \| quadrangular \| quadrate \| quadriform \| quadrilateral \| rectangular \| rhombic \| rhomboid \| square \| tetragonal \| tetrahedral \| trapezohedral \| trapezoid See Also \| plane figure \| two-dimensional figure Oblong In Webster's Dictionary \Ob"long\, a. [L. oblongus; ob (see {Ob-}) + longus long: cf. F. oblong.] Having greater length than breadth, esp. when rectangular. \Ob"long\, n. A rectangular figure longer than it is broad; hence, any figure longer than it is broad. The best figure of a garden I esteem an oblong upon a descent. --Sir W. Temple.

Oblong Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Oblong?

[n] a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation
[adj] deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction
[adj] of a leaf shape; having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides

Synonyms | Synonyms for Oblong: long | rounded | simple | unsubdivided

See Also | plane figure | two-dimensional figure

Oblong In Webster's Dictionary

\Ob"long\, a. [L. oblongus; ob (see {Ob-}) + longus long:
cf. F. oblong.]
Having greater length than breadth, esp. when rectangular.


\Ob"long\, n.
A rectangular figure longer than it is broad; hence, any
figure longer than it is broad.

      The best figure of a garden I esteem an oblong upon a
      descent.                                 --Sir W.
                                               Temple.

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