especially: elongated in the direction of a line joining the poles
a prolate spheroid
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThat has a physical difference when gripping an object shaped like a prolate spheroid. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 27 Jan. 2022
Word History
Etymology
Latin prolatus (past participle of proferre to bring forward, extend) from pro- forward + latus, past participle of ferre to carry — more at bear, tolerate