stabförmig

rod-shaped, cylindrical and elongated

adjective SHTAP-form-ikh Rare

Usage Note

Stabförmig is used in biology (stabförmige Bakterien), anatomy (rod cells in the retina: Stäbchen) and everyday product description for objects that are long, thin and roughly cylindrical.

Examples

"Das stabförmige Werkzeug passte genau in die Halterung."

Natural Translation

The rod-shaped tool fitted exactly into the bracket.

Literal Translation

The rod-shaped tool fitted exactly into the holder.

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