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Webster 1913 Edition


Spindle-shaped

Spin′dle-shapedˊ

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Adj.
1.
Having the shape of a spindle.
2.
(Bot.)
Thickest in the middle, and tapering to both ends; fusiform; – applied chiefly to roots.

Webster 1828 Edition


Spindle-shaped

SPIN'DLE-SHAPED

,
Adj.
Having the shape of a spindle; fusiform.

Definition 2024


spindle-shaped

spindle-shaped

English

Adjective

spindle-shaped (comparative more spindle-shaped, superlative most spindle-shaped)

  1. tapering at each end
    Spindle-shaped fibroblast

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