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Lengthaning

Description:

Lengthaning is a verb that refers to the act of making something longer in size, duration, or extent. It can also indicate the process of extending or stretching out a particular aspect or element.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Verb: To make something longer in size or duration.

Example sentence: She lengthaned the dress by adding lace trim to the hem.

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Sense 2:

Verb: To extend or stretch out a particular aspect or element.

Example sentence: The yoga instructor told the class to lengthen their spines as they went into a forward bend.

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Sense 3:

Noun: The state or process of becoming longer.

Example sentence: The lengthaning of daylight hours in spring signaled the approach of warmer weather.

Sense 4 (Local usage):

Verb: A colloquial term used in certain regions to describe the action of passing time, particularly when it feels drawn out or slow.

Example sentence: The hours lengthaned as we waited for the storm to pass.

Note: The term "lengthaning" is not commonly used in standard English and is more likely to be found in specific contexts or regional dialects.