Elongate

adjective

ɪ'lɔŋɡeɪt

Adjective

having notably more length than width; being long and slender
“an elongate tail tapering to a point”
“the old man's gaunt and elongated frame”
Similar:Elongated
(of a leaf shape) long and narrow
Similar:Linear

Verb

make long or longer by pulling and stretching
Similar:Stretch
Type of:Lengthen

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