Definition
Definition of elongating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
extendingTECH. causing to extend in lengthTECH.
- The elongating effect of the exercise was noticeable on her muscles.
- The elongating shadows signaled the end of the day.
- The elongating process of the dough made it perfect for baking.
Origin of elongating
Latin, elongare (to lengthen)
Terms with elongating included in their meaning
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extension
act of extending or elongating something
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- French:allongeant, ...
- German:Streckung, ...
- Italian:effetto prolungante, ...
- Spanish:alargante, ...
- Portuguese:alongando, ...
- Chinese:延长效果, ...
- Japanese:伸長効果, ...
- Arabic:مُطِيل, ...
- Hebrew:מְאֲרִיךְ, ...
- Russian:удлиняющий эффект, ...
- Ukrainian:подовження, ...
- Hindi:विस्तार, ...
Definition of elongate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
increase lengthtr. make longer in physical length or durationtr.
- He elongated the rope to reach the higher branch.
2.
length increaseintr. become longer by being pulled or stretchedintr.
- The rubber band elongated when it was stretched.
Adjective
shapeTECH. long and much narrower than wide in shapeTECH.
- The fish has an elongate body.
Origin of elongate
Latin, elongare (to lengthen)
Examples of elongate in a sentence
The tailor elongated the dress for the taller customer. The metal rod began to elongate under tension. As the balloon inflated, it elongated. The leaf has an elongate shape. We found an elongate shell on the beach.
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- French:allonger, allongé, ...
- German:verlängern, langgestreckt, ...
- Italian:allungare, allungato, ...
- Spanish:alargar, alargado, ...
- Portuguese:alongar, alongado, ...
- Chinese:拉长, 细长的, ...
- Japanese:伸ばす, 細長い, ...
- Arabic:أَطَالَ, مُسْتَطِيل, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַאֲרִיךְ, מֻאָרָךְ, ...
- Russian:удлинять, удлинённый, ...
- Ukrainian:подовжити, витягнутий, ...
- Hindi:लंबा करना, लंबा, ...
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