紡錘形の

Translation

fusiform / tapered / elongated

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.
  多くの種類の草は、土に潜り込むのに役立つ紡錘形の種子を持っています。
• The artist sculpted a spindle-shaped vase that looked elegant on the narrow pedestal.
  芸術家は、狭い台座の上で優雅に見える紡錘形の花瓶を彫刻しました。