"spindle-shaped" meaning in All languages combined

See spindle-shaped on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more spindle-shaped [comparative], most spindle-shaped [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} spindle-shaped (comparative more spindle-shaped, superlative most spindle-shaped)
  1. tapering at each end Synonyms: fusiform
    Sense id: en-spindle-shaped-en-adj-M5EyfzBe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Shapes
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