What is the meaning of oblong?

noun

  • A plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation.

adjective

  • 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. .
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