oval
adjective/ˈoʊvəl/
Frequency rank: #4,335 most common English word
Meaning
Having a rounded, elongated shape, like an egg.
Example sentence
The children arranged their chairs into the oval shape that their teacher requested.
Synonyms & related words
- elliptical
- egg-shaped
- oblong
- rounded
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