elongate
1 of 2verb/ɪˈlɔŋɡeɪt/
Forms:elongating,elongated,elongated
1
to stretch something in order to make it longer
transitive- The tailor elongated the curtains to better fit the high ceiling.
- As the artist worked, he was elongating the lines to create a sense of movement in the painting.
- The construction project will elongate the bridge to accommodate increased traffic.
- By the end of the renovation, the hallway will have been elongated to create a more spacious entrance.
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