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elongating

UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

elongatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪŋ/
The elongating shadows signaled the approach of evening.
Удлиняющие тени сигнализировали о приближении вечера.
Synonyms
stretching
lengthening
extending
lengthening out
drawing out
prolonging
elongatingnoun
Gerund noun denoting the act or process of elongating
Synonyms
distension
stretch
prolongation
protraction
extension
stretching
lengthening
elongation
elongateverb

elongating

Gerund

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.
Synonyms
lengthen
extend
stretch
prolong
expand
Antonyms
shorten

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.
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