Definitions for: Oblong

[n] a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation
[adj] deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction
[adj] of a leaf shape; having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides

Webster (1913) Definition: Ob"long, a. [L. oblongus; ob (see Ob-) + longus long:
cf. F. oblong.]
Having greater length than breadth, esp. when rectangular.

Ob"long, n.
A rectangular figure longer than it is broad; hence, any
figure longer than it is broad.

The best figure of a garden I esteem an oblong upon a
descent. --Sir W.
Temple.

Synonyms: long, rounded, simple, unsubdivided

See Also: plane figure, two-dimensional figure

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