fusiform
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːzɪfɔːrm/
Definition
Tapering at both ends, resembling the shape of a spindle or a cigar.
Examples
Many species of fish have a fusiform body structure that makes them efficient swimmers.
The botanist noted that the roots of the plant were distinctly fusiform in their development.
Engineers designed the new high-speed train with a fusiform nose to reduce aerodynamic drag.
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