oblong Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation
  2. adjective satellite (of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
  3. adjective satellite deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction

WordNet

Ob"long adjective
Etymology
L. oblongus; ob (see Ob-) + longus long: cf. F. oblong.
Definitions
  1. Having greater length than breadth, esp. when rectangular.
Ob"long noun
Definitions
  1. A rectangular figure longer than it is broad; hence, any figure longer than it is broad.
    The best figure of a garden I esteem an oblong upon a descent. Sir W. Temple.

Webster 1913