oblong

Example Sentences

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But he didn’t quit the project, and future designs were full of oblong shapes, zig-zagging roofs and slanted walls, designs that were playful but also a nonsensical view of reality.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s something rather whimsical about eating the oblong fruit.

From Salon

The smallest of its windowless chambers was an irregular oblong box which was commonly referred to as "the Coffin", and was believed to be Robert Burns' favoured seat in the Tavern.

From BBC

Unlike table grapes, which tend to be oblong, muscadines are round, with particularly shiny flesh.

From Salon

Belts had oblong buckles resembling a vehicle grating.

From Seattle Times