CEFR C1

spindle-shaped

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: tapered, streamlined, fusiform, lanceolate

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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."

Synonyms of spindle-shaped

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