Meaning of the word oblong in English

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oblong

US /ˈɑː.blɑːŋ/

UK /ˈɒb.lɒŋ/

having an elongated shape, typically with parallel sides and rounded ends

Example:

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The table was oblong, not perfectly round.

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She wore an oblong pendant around her neck.

Synonym:

elongated oval elliptical rectangular

an object or shape that is oblong

Example:

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The artist preferred to paint on an oblong rather than a square canvas.

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The package was an unusual oblong, making it hard to wrap.

Synonym:

oval rectangle ellipse