spindle-shaped (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: ˈspɪndlˌʃeɪpt
Definition
Having a form that is rounded in the middle and tapers to a point at each end.
Examples
Many species of grass have spindle-shaped seeds that help them burrow into the soil.
The artist sculpted a spindle-shaped vase that looked elegant on the narrow pedestal.
Microscopic examination revealed a cluster of spindle-shaped cells within the tissue sample.
How to Use spindle-shaped
- be spindle-shaped (collocation)
- to have a spindle-like appearance — "The roots of the plant are spindle-shaped."
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