Definition of elongate

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  • elongate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • elongate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
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Definition of elongate

  • having notably more length than width; being long and slender (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an elongate tail tapering to a point
    2. the old man's gaunt and elongated frame

    Synonyms

    1. elongated
  • make long or longer by pulling and stretching (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. stretch
  • (of a leaf shape) long and narrow (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. linear

See definition of elongate in Merriam Webster