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elongating
UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪŋ/
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elongating
gerund / present participle
UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪŋ/
Translations
удлиняющий
The elongating shadows signaled the approach of evening.
Удлиняющие тени сигнализировали о приближении вечера.
Definitions
Causing something to become longer or extended in length.
The elongating shadows of the trees signaled the approach of evening.
Synonyms
stretching
lengthening
extending
lengthening out
drawing out
prolonging
elongating
noun
Gerund noun denoting the act or process of elongating
Definitions
The act or process of making or becoming longer.
The elongating of the metal rods requires precise heating.
Synonyms
distension
stretch
prolongation
protraction
extension
stretching
lengthening
elongation
elongate
verb
elongating
Gerund
elongated
Past Simple
elongated
Past Participle
elongating
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪt/
Translations
удлинять
The tailor can elongate the sleeves of the jacket.
Портной может удлинять рукава пиджака.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
lengthen
extend
stretch
prolong
expand
Antonyms
shorten
elongate
adjective
Definitions
Having a shape that is much longer than it is wide.
The elongate leaves of the plant swayed gently in the breeze.
Stretched out or extended in length.
The artist's elongate brush strokes gave the painting a sense of movement.
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