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almond-shaped

American  
[ah-muhnd-sheypt, am-uhnd-, al-muhnd-sheypt] / ˈɑ məndˌʃeɪpt, ˈæm ənd-, ˈæl məndˌʃeɪpt /

adjective

  1. having an oval shape usually pointed at one or both ends.


Example Sentences

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That movement is translated into dots and lines on a nearby computer, transmitted by the round, white sensors embedded in the suits’ colorful almond-shaped patches.

From Los Angeles Times

Adjacent to the entombed Griffin Warrior’s wrist was a carved and gold-tipped agate, almond-shaped and just 1.3 inches in length, here making its public debut outside Europe.

From Los Angeles Times

Sanders’ design for Disney superstar Stitch, namely his large almond-shaped eyes, ears and pronounced mouth, also influenced the design.

From Los Angeles Times

I typically love an almond-shaped nail with pretty minimal feminine and delicate detailing.

From Salon

Those with the distinctive almond-shaped eyes caused by Down syndrome may have relatively ordinary skeletons, for example.

From New York Times