Oblong

• Title

  Oblong

• Definition

  Referring to a two dimensional shape in which the greatest width extends throughout a middle zone at least one-third the length of the blade (in this zone the margins are more-or-less parallel) and the length to width ratio is 2:1 to less than 3:1. Other types of oblong shapes are determined by the length to width ratio.

• Related Terms

  Linear

  Lorate

  Narrowly oblong

  Widely oblong

  Very widely oblong

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