oblongs
Stretched-out shapes
Oblongs are shapes longer than they are wide—rectangles that aren't squares.
The term applies to anything with this elongated form: oblongs of light fell through the windows, Cut the dough into oblongs.
Less commonly, oblong serves as an adjective: an oblong table.
Four-sided, all right angles
- ovalsElongated closed curves
- ellipsesMarks indicating omitted text
- elongatedStretched beyond usual dimensions
- roundedHaving no sharp angles
stretched · capsules · tablets · pills · lozenges · bars · blocks · slabs
Soft padded supports
- pillowsCushioned head supports
- traysFlat serving surfaces
- plattersLarge serving dishes
- serving dishesContainers for presenting food
containers · boxes · cases · mirrors · frames · rugs · mats · tables
Small, leavened quick breads
- crackersCrispy flat biscuits
- cookiesSmall sweet baked goods
- wafersThin, crisp baked rounds
- browniesDense chocolate baked squares
fudge · candy bars · chocolate bars · baguettes · sandwich bread · flatbreads · naan · focaccia
rectangles
Four-sided, all right angles
- ovalsElongated closed curves
- ellipsesMarks indicating omitted text
- elongatedStretched beyond usual dimensions
rounded · stretched · capsules · tablets · pills · lozenges · bars · blocks · slabs · panels
cushions
Soft padded supports
serving dishes · containers · boxes · cases · mirrors · frames · rugs · mats · tables · benches
biscuits
Small, leavened quick breads
brownies · fudge · candy bars · chocolate bars · baguettes · sandwich bread · flatbreads · naan · focaccia · ciabatta