oblong

noun [C]

/ˈɒb.lɒŋ/

/ˈɑː.blɑːŋ/

Definition

› an object or shape that is longer than it is wide, especially a flat shape with four sides and four angles of 90° and opposite sides of equal length → Compare square nounGeometrical shapesSpherical, circular and annular objects oblong

adjective › an oblong boxGeometrical shapesSpherical, circular and annular objects

(Definition of oblong noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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