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elongate
UK
/ˈiːlɒŋɡeɪt/
US
/ɪˈlɔŋɡeɪt/
Translations
elongated
Past Simple
elongated
Past Participle
elongating
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪt/
The tailor can elongate the sleeves of the jacket.
Портной может удлинять рукава пиджака.
more elongate
Comp.
most elongate
Super.
UK
/ˈiːlɒŋɡeɪt/
US
/ɪˈlɔŋɡeɪt/
The elongate shape of the leaf helps it capture more sunlight.
Удлинённая форма листа помогает ему захватывать больше солнечного света.
Definitions
The artist decided to elongate the figure's neck to give it a more elegant appearance.
The shadows began to elongate as the sun set behind the hills.
Under constant tension, the cable will gradually elongate.
The elongate leaves of the plant swayed gently in the breeze.
The artist's elongate brush strokes gave the painting a sense of movement.