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Oblong Definition & Meaning

oblong
adjective
  1. (of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
  2. deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction
noun
  1. a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation

"Oblong" in song lyrics

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  • "I got a Sixth Sense like dead folks oblong"
    9th Prince f/ Akir, AR.Change.L — Rap Disease
  • "definition of oblong"
    AOL — AOL
  • "picture of an oblong"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does oblong mean?
(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation
What part of speech is oblong?
Oblong is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does oblong have?
Oblong has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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