elongate

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Instead, they uncovered something unexpected: a companion star moving on a highly elongated orbit.

From Science Daily

This animal is part of the Calumma gallus species complex, a group in which males are known for their elongated nasal appendages.

From Science Daily

The remains of four arms sprout symmetrically from the shoulders of a gracefully elongated 11th-century torso, listed as Vishnu, possibly.

From The Wall Street Journal

But while those groups often favored elaborate arrangements and elongated suites, Mr. Amos prefers to keep his tracks tight and punchy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Making space for a third row of seats often throws off the upright stance and two-box proportions that characterize SUV designs, leaving a lot of them looking awkwardly elongated, slab-sided or overheavy at the stern.

From The Wall Street Journal