oblong — having an elongated shape, as a rectangle or ellipse
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an elongated shape, as a rectangle or ellipse
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/
Korean meaning: 직사각형이나 타원형처럼 길쭉한 모양의
Korean pronunciation: 압-블롱 (강세: 압)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's oblong cookies were famous in the neighborhood - they looked like tiny hot dogs!
- The architect designed an oblong swimming pool that resembled a giant bathtub.
- She preferred oblong sunglasses because they made her round face appear more balanced.
oblong
ADJECTIVE//ˈɑːblɔːŋ//
having an elongated shape, as a rectangle or ellipse
Elongated rectangular shape
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Shape the oblong dough along, and prolong the perfect form
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, 'ob'는 '앞으로, 향하여'를, 'longus'는 '긴'을 의미했습니다. 즉 '길쭉하게 뻗어있는' 모양을 표현하는 단어였죠.
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“My grandmother's oblong cookies were famous in the neighborhood - they looked like tiny hot dogs!”
“The architect designed an oblong swimming pool that resembled a giant bathtub.”
“She preferred oblong sunglasses because they made her round face appear more balanced.”
“The pizza came in an oblong box, which confused everyone who expected a round one.”
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