Definition Synonyms
Definition of oval - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geometryelongated round shape like an egg or ellipse
- The artist drew an oval on the canvas.
2.
AustraliaTECH. UK sports field shaped like an elongated circle used for cricketTECH. UK
- The cricket match was held at the local oval.
Adjective
1.
geometryTECH. having the shape of an ellipse or eggTECH.
- The table has an oval design.
2.
biologyTECH. related to or resembling an ovumTECH.
- The cells have an oval appearance under the microscope.
Images of oval
elongated round shape like an egg or ellipse
Expressions with oval
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having the shape of an oval
The mirror was oval-shaped, adding elegance to the room.
membrane-covered opening between middle ear and inner ear
The stapes transmits vibrations to the oval window.
having a body shaped like an oval
The insect has an oval-bodied appearance.
having fruit shaped like an oval
The plant is known for its oval-fruited berries.
Origin of oval
Latin, ovum (egg)
Terms with oval included in their meaning
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food
edible oval body from domestic fowl
biology
oval reproductive body laid by female animals
shape
circular or oval shape formed by curving a line back towards itself
shape
oval-shaped object with tapered ends
food
small oval fruit used for food and oil
food
smooth oval nut with sweet oily kernel
botany
tree producing edible oval fruit with smooth skin
sports
sport with an oval ball and goalposts
sports
inflated oval ball used in playing rugby
team contest
sport played with an oval ball
American football
game with two teams using an oval ball
ball
oval-shaped ball used in the sport
fruit
oval fruit with brown skin and green flesh
sports
racing on ice skates around an oval track
sports
football game played on an oval field in Australia
food
flat oval bread often filled with food
sports
sports implement with handle and oval frame
ancient structure
circular or oval open-air venue with tiers of seats for spectators
sports
fast-paced game played with an oval ball
sports
team sport with an oval ball, two teams of fifteen players
architecture
building with circular or oval seating for shows or events
venue
oval or circular arena for performances
stadium
oval stadium with tiered seating for spectacles
architecture
oval or circular decorative architectural device
Examples of oval in a sentence
The logo featured a prominent oval in the center. The kids played soccer on the oval. The annual fair was hosted at the town oval. She wore an elegant oval brooch. The mirror had an oval frame. The scientist noted the oval shape of the egg.
The bacteria formed an oval pattern on the slide.
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- French:ovale, elliptique, ...
- German:Oval, oval, ...
- Italian:ovale, oviforme, ...
- Spanish:óvalo, ovalado, ...
- Portuguese:oval, ovoide, ...
- Chinese:椭圆, 椭圆形的, ...
- Japanese:楕円, 楕円形の, ...
- Arabic:بَيْضَاوِي, بَيْضِي, ...
- Hebrew:אֵלִיפְּסָה, סְגַלְגַל, ...
- Russian:овал, овальный, ...
- Ukrainian:овал, овальний, ...
- Hindi:अंडाकार, अंडाकाराकार, ...
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