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elongate
adjective
verb
Having notably more length than width; being long and slender
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ɪ.ˈlɔŋ.ˌɡeɪt
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adjective
Having notably more length than width; being long and slender
“An elongate tail tapering to a point”
adjective
(of a leaf shape) long and narrow
verb
Make long or longer by pulling and stretching
“Stretch the fabric”
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An elongate tail tapering to a point
The old man's gaunt and elongated frame
Stretch the fabric
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