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lengthener

/lˈɛŋθənɚ/ noun

A person or thing that lengthens something

Word Origin Built on the ancient root meaning 'long' — from Proto-Germanic langaz. The suffix -en turns the noun 'length' into a verb 'lengthen' (to make longer), and then -er makes it the person or thing that does it, so a lengthener is literally 'one who makes longer.' The same root gives us 'along' (on a long line), 'belong' (to go along with, to be fitting), and 'longevity' (long life).

noun A person or thing that lengthens something countable

This shoe insert acts as a lengthener, providing extra space for toes in tight-fitting shoes.

(名词) 延长器

这款鞋垫可作为延长器，为紧身鞋内的脚趾提供额外空间。

(sustantivo) Persona o cosa que alarga algo.

Esta plantilla para zapatos actúa como alargador, proporcionando espacio extra para los dedos en zapatos apretados.

(nom) rallonge; allongeur; prolongateur [Personne ou chose qui allonge, qui permet d'étendre la longueur de quelque chose.]

Cette semelle intérieure agit comme un allongeur, offrant un espace supplémentaire pour les orteils dans les chaussures trop étroites.

(Substantiv) Verlängerer [Person oder Gegenstand, der etwas verlängert oder dessen Länge vergrößert.]

Diese Einlage für Schuhe fungiert als **Lengthener** und schafft mehr Platz für die Zehen in engen Schuhen.

(名詞) 何かを長くする人または物。

この靴の中敷きは延長具として機能し、きつい靴の中でつま先に余分なスペースを提供する。

(substantivo) alongador; prolongador; extensor [Pessoa ou coisa que alonga algo.]

Esta palmilha funciona como um prolongador, oferecendo espaço extra para os dedos em sapatos apertados.

Synonyms: extender stretcher elongator prolonger expander Antonyms: shortener abbreviator contractor reducer
Word parts: length + en + er

Related words

length longing lengthy longish

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