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oval

US /ˈoʊvəl/

adjective, noun Core · B1 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

having an egg-shaped outline or rounded form; an oval object

Appears in facility descriptions ('oval conference table', 'oval track').

Examples

The conference room has a large oval table in the center.

Synonyms

  • egg-shapedshaped like an egg; oval
  • ellipticalhaving the shape of an ellipse; oval-shaped

Collocations

  • Easy oval mirror on the wall
    an elliptical glass reflective surface mounted on a partition
  • Medium oval conference table
    an elongated elliptical meeting desk designed for boardrooms
  • Hard oval athletic running track
    an elliptical course built for footraces
  • Very Hard historic Oval Office address
    a formal presidential speech delivered from the executive office

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