Spheroid

Adjective

Definitions

1.AdjectiveOf a shape similar to a squashed sphere.

2.NounA solid of revolution generated by rotating an ellipse about its major (prolate), or minor (oblate) axis.

"UFOs are reported as being either oblate (saucer-shaped) or prolate (cigar-shaped) spheroids."

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