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Adjective spindle-shaped has 1 sense
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Definitions from the Webspindle-shapedAdjective: Having the shape of a spindle. Sense 1: Thin in the middle and wider at the ends, resembling a spindle. Example sentence: The caterpillar had a spindle-shaped body, making it easy for it to hide among the leaves. Sense 2: Describes something that is elongated and tapering towards the ends, like a spindle. Example sentence: The doctor showed the patient an x-ray of his spindle-shaped vertebrae, indicating possible degenerative changes. Noun: A shape similar to that of a spindle. Sense 1: Botany - Describes a type of flower with elongated petals tapering to a narrow base, resembling a spindle. Example sentence: She admired the beauty of the spindle-shaped blossoms in the garden. Sense 2: Zoology - Referring to an organism having a body shape that is elongated in an ovular or cylindrical manner. Example sentence: The fisherman caught a unique, spindle-shaped fish while out at sea. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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