prolate
adjective
pro·late ˈprō-ˌlāt 
: extended
especially : elongated in the direction of a line joining the poles
a prolate spheroid
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web That has a physical difference when gripping an object shaped like a prolate spheroid. 
Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 27 Jan. 2022
Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 27 Jan. 2022 Word History
Etymology
Latin prolatus (past participle of proferre to bring forward, extend) from pro- forward + latus, past participle of ferre to carry — more at bear, tolerate
First Known Use
1715, in the meaning defined above
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