elongate meaning and definition

ELONGATE verb

Definition of elongate (verb)

1. make long or longer by pulling and stretching
   • "stretch the fabric"
   • synonyms: stretch

ELONGATE adjective

Definition of elongate (adjective)

1. (of a leaf shape) long and narrow
   • synonyms: linear
2. 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"
   • synonyms: elongated