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to elongate
01
伸ばす, 引き延ばす
to stretch something in order to make it longer
Transitive: to elongate sth
Example
The tailor elongated the curtains to better fit the high ceiling.
The construction project will elongate the bridge to accommodate increased traffic.
By the end of the renovation, the hallway will have been elongated to create a more spacious entrance.
elongate
Example
The snake 's elongate body allowed it to slither easily through narrow spaces.
The sculpture featured an elongate figure that emphasized height and elegance.
02
細長い, 伸長した
(of a leaf shape) long and narrow
例
The tailor elongated the curtains to better fit the high ceiling.
The construction project will elongate the bridge to accommodate increased traffic.
By the end of the renovation, the hallway will have been elongated to create a more spacious entrance.
As the artist worked, he was elongating the lines to create a sense of movement in the painting.
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