long-bodied
Extended in length
Long-bodied describes something with an elongated torso or main structure relative to its width or height.
The term applies to animals, vehicles, insects, and other objects where length is a defining characteristic: a long-bodied dachshund, long-bodied cargo planes, long-bodied spiders.
Stretched beyond usual dimensions
- slenderThin and graceful
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
- stretchedPulled to lengthen
lithe · sinuous · tubular · cylindrical · lean · narrow · willowy · attenuated
Limbless scaled reptile
- eelElongated scaleless fish
- weaselSmall elongated predator
- ferretDomesticated weasel kept as pet
- dachshundLong-bodied German breed
greyhound · lizard · salamander · centipede · caterpillar · dragonfly · minnow · crocodile
Stretched luxury automobile
- stretchPull to extend
- sedanEnclosed passenger car
- wagonWheeled hauling vehicle
- hearseVehicle transporting caskets
touring · roadster · coupe · convertible · chassis · wheelbase · streamlined · aerodynamic
Hard-winged insect
- antSmall colonial insect
- waspNarrow-bodied stinging insect
- cricketChirping legged insect
- grasshopperJumping insect, long legs
mantis · stick insect · earwig · silverfish · lacewing · mayfly · damselfly · sawfly
elongated
Stretched beyond usual dimensions
- slenderThin and graceful
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
stretched · lithe · sinuous · tubular · cylindrical · lean · narrow · willowy · attenuated · extended
snake
Limbless scaled reptile
dachshund · greyhound · lizard · salamander · centipede · caterpillar · dragonfly · minnow · crocodile · basilisk
limousine
Stretched luxury automobile
hearse · touring · roadster · coupe · convertible · chassis · wheelbase · streamlined · aerodynamic · sleek
beetle
Hard-winged insect
grasshopper · mantis · stick insect · earwig · silverfish · lacewing · mayfly · damselfly · sawfly · crane fly