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Oblong

/ˈɑblɔŋ/
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(adj) Having a length and width that are different; not square or circular.

I lost this oblong Japanese brazier in an earthquake.
Phobos has an oblong shape with an average diameter of about 14 miles (22 kilometers).
CEFR Practice Quiz
The large dining table has an ____ shape, making it perfect for seating many guests.

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