obl
obl — abbreviation
1. a written abbreviation of oblique, used in dictionaries to label a word that is
a written abbreviation of oblique, used in dictionaries to label a word that is not in the subject form (for example, 'him' rather than 'he'), or in reference works to show that something leans at a slant
In her Latin dictionary, Tanvi found obl. beside 'regem,' marking it as the object form.
abbreviation: obl. = oblique (grammar)
Nikos opened a dusty Latin grammar and saw obl. pencilled in the margin beside every object noun.
The botanical guide wrote obl. next to leaves that grew at an uneven angle.
Karim checked the margin notes where the editor had written obl. beside every diagonal line.
The old manuscript had obl. in the margin wherever the scribe wrote at a slant.
2. a written abbreviation of oblong, used in catalogues and reference works for a s
a written abbreviation of oblong, used in catalogues and reference works for a shape that is rectangular with one side clearly longer than the other
The furniture shop tag said the coffee table was obl., not square or round.
abbreviation: obl. = oblong (shape)
Felix studied the garden plan: every bed was marked obl., each a long narrow rectangle.
The museum label described the ancient bronze shield as obl., longer than it was wide.
Linh measured the window and wrote obl. on the order form for the new blind.
Ayesha browsed the coin catalogue where several rare pieces were listed as obl. in form.