prolate spheroid

noun

A shape like that of a vertically stretched sphere, similar to a rugby ball, although rare in nature.

“Coordinate term: oblate spheroid”

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Meanings

nounprolate spheroid (plural prolate spheroids)

plural prolate spheroids

  1. astrophysicsA shape like that of a vertically stretched sphere, similar to a rugby ball, although rare in nature.

    Coordinate term: oblate spheroid

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