fusiform

/ˈfjuːzəfɔːrm/
adjective
  1. Tapering at both ends; spindle-shaped.
    • The fish had a fusiform body that helped it swim quickly through the water.
    • Botanists describe the root as fusiform, thick in the middle and narrow at both ends.
    • The aircraft's fusiform design reduced air resistance during flight.
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