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elongating

/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪŋ/

/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

elongatinggerund / present participle

/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪŋ/

/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪŋ/

allongeant

The elongating shadows of the trees signaled the approach of evening.

Les ombres allongeantes des arbres annonçaient l’approche du soir.

Synonyms

lengthening out

drawing out

elongatingnoun

Gerund noun denoting the act or process of elongating

allongement

The elongating of the metal rods requires precise heating.

L’allongement des barres métalliques требует un chauffage précis.

Additional translations

élongationTerme technique, notamment en contexte scientifique ou médical.

Synonyms

elongateverb

elongating

Gerund

elongated

Past Simple

elongated

Past Participle

elongating

Gerund

/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt/

/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪt/

allongerSens courant en français pour rendre plus long, notamment en longueur.

The artist decided to elongate the figure's neck to give it a more elegant appearance.

L’artiste a décidé d’allonger le cou de la figure pour lui donner une apparence plus élégante.

Additional translations

étirerPour l’idée d’étendre ou de prolonger en longueur, surtout dans un contexte concret ou visuel.

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Definitions

elongatinggerund / present participle

Causing something to become longer or extended in length.

The elongating shadows of the trees signaled the approach of evening.

elongatingnoun

The act or process of making or becoming longer.

The elongating of the metal rods requires precise heating.

elongateverb

To make something longer, especially in relation to its width.

The artist decided to elongate the figure's neck to give it a more elegant appearance.

To extend or stretch out in length.

The shadows began to elongate as the sun set behind the hills.

To become longer; to lengthen.

Under constant tension, the cable will gradually elongate.