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Oblong

Oblong Meaning & Definition
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.

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