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fusiform

/ˈfjuː.zɪ.fɔːrm/

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adjective

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈfjuː.zɪ.fɔːrm/

Shaped like a spindle; tapering at both ends.

ruИмеющий форму веретена; сужающийся к обоим концам.esQue tiene forma de huso; estrechándose hacia ambos extremos.frEn forme de fuseau, c'est-à-dire effilé et se rétrécissant vers les deux extrémités.deVon spindelförmiger Gestalt; sich zu beiden Enden hin verjüngend.ptQue tem forma de fuso; alongado e afilado em ambas as extremidades.zh呈纺锤形的;两端渐细、中间粗的。arله شكل المغزل؛ مستدق الطرفين ومنتفخ الوسط.

  1. Tapering at both ends C2 formal scientific

    Having a shape that is wider in the middle and narrows toward each end, like a spindle or a cigar.

    • The fusiform shape of the fish allows it to swim efficiently.
    • Botanists describe the root as fusiform, tapering at both ends.
    • The muscle has a fusiform structure, thick in the center and thin at the attachments.

    ruВеретеновидныйesfusiformefrfusiformedeSpindelförmigptFusiformezh纺锤形arمِغْزَليّ الشكل

    Synonyme: cigar-shapedspindle-shapedtapered

  • more fusiform comparative form
  • most fusiform superlative form