Definition of fusiform in English:

fusiform

adjective ˈfjuːzɪfɔːmˈfjuzəˌfɔrm

Zoology Botany

Tapering at both ends; spindle-shaped.
〔植，动〕两头尖的，纺锤状的，梭状的
a fusiform elongated body
Example sentencesExamples
- The Pisaniinae comprise ovate to fusiform gastropods whose shells are sculptured with axial ribs and finer spiral cords and threads.
- Sharp, low ridges delimit fusiform areas along the body surface with fine transverse striation recognizable in places.
- Labellar papillae show greater diversity, and may be conical, obpyriform, villiform, fusiform or clavate.
- The most conspicuous features of these elongate fusiform actinopterygians consist of one or two rows of anamestic supraorbital bones, a mosaic of suborbitals, and the presence of two rows of extrascapulars in one species.
- The bodies of catsharks are fusiform (cylindrical, tapering at the ends) to slightly depressed.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin fusus ‘spindle’ + -form.

Definition of fusiform in US English:

fusiform

adjectiveˈfyo͞ozəˌfôrmˈfjuzəˌfɔrm

Botany Zoology

Tapering at both ends; spindle-shaped.
〔植，动〕两头尖的，纺锤状的，梭状的
a fusiform elongated body
Example sentencesExamples
- The bodies of catsharks are fusiform (cylindrical, tapering at the ends) to slightly depressed.
- The most conspicuous features of these elongate fusiform actinopterygians consist of one or two rows of anamestic supraorbital bones, a mosaic of suborbitals, and the presence of two rows of extrascapulars in one species.
- Sharp, low ridges delimit fusiform areas along the body surface with fine transverse striation recognizable in places.
- Labellar papillae show greater diversity, and may be conical, obpyriform, villiform, fusiform or clavate.
- The Pisaniinae comprise ovate to fusiform gastropods whose shells are sculptured with axial ribs and finer spiral cords and threads.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin fusus ‘spindle’ + -form.

词汇	fusiform
释义	Definition of fusiform in English: fusiform adjective ˈfjuːzɪfɔːmˈfjuzəˌfɔrm Zoology Botany Tapering at both ends; spindle-shaped. 〔植，动〕两头尖的，纺锤状的，梭状的 a fusiform elongated body Example sentencesExamples The Pisaniinae comprise ovate to fusiform gastropods whose shells are sculptured with axial ribs and finer spiral cords and threads. Sharp, low ridges delimit fusiform areas along the body surface with fine transverse striation recognizable in places. Labellar papillae show greater diversity, and may be conical, obpyriform, villiform, fusiform or clavate. The most conspicuous features of these elongate fusiform actinopterygians consist of one or two rows of anamestic supraorbital bones, a mosaic of suborbitals, and the presence of two rows of extrascapulars in one species. The bodies of catsharks are fusiform (cylindrical, tapering at the ends) to slightly depressed. Origin Mid 18th century: from Latin fusus ‘spindle’ + -form. Definition of fusiform in US English: fusiform adjectiveˈfyo͞ozəˌfôrmˈfjuzəˌfɔrm Botany Zoology Tapering at both ends; spindle-shaped. 〔植，动〕两头尖的，纺锤状的，梭状的 a fusiform elongated body Example sentencesExamples The bodies of catsharks are fusiform (cylindrical, tapering at the ends) to slightly depressed. The most conspicuous features of these elongate fusiform actinopterygians consist of one or two rows of anamestic supraorbital bones, a mosaic of suborbitals, and the presence of two rows of extrascapulars in one species. Sharp, low ridges delimit fusiform areas along the body surface with fine transverse striation recognizable in places. Labellar papillae show greater diversity, and may be conical, obpyriform, villiform, fusiform or clavate. The Pisaniinae comprise ovate to fusiform gastropods whose shells are sculptured with axial ribs and finer spiral cords and threads. Origin Mid 18th century: from Latin fusus ‘spindle’ + -form.
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