ribbon-shaped
Definition
Adjective: - Having a long, thin, flat form that resembles a strip of fabric or a ribbon.
Usage
This adjective describes the physical form of an object, indicating it is long, narrow, and flat, similar to the shape of a decorative ribbon.
Examples
- The researcher observed a ribbon-shaped bacterium under the microscope.
- The artist cut the clay into ribbon-shaped strips before weaving them together.
- Some species of algae have long, ribbon-shaped leaves.
Advanced Usage
- Used primarily in technical, scientific, or descriptive contexts (e.g., biology, botany, manufacturing) to precisely define morphology.
- Often modifies nouns for organisms, materials, or parts that are distinctly long and flat.
Variants and Related Words
- Ribbon (n): A long, narrow strip of fabric, used for tying things or for decoration.
- Strip (n): A long, narrow piece of material.
Synonyms
- Strap-shaped
- Band-shaped
- Tape-like
Antonyms
- Cylindrical
- Spherical
- Cuboid
Adjective
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shaped in the form of a ribbon
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