long'd

Adjective

long (comparative longer or more long, superlative longest or most long)

1. Having much distance in space from one end to the other.
   • I need a long piece of wood.
   1. Specifically, having much distance in a horizontal dimension (see also Usage Notes below).
      • This table is long but not very high.
   2. Travelling a great distance.
      • Smith hoofs a long ball up to Jones.
   3. (informal) Having a long penis.
      • My ex was very strong but not very long.
2. (usually, landing aircraft) Passing or landing ahead of or beyond the intended target or location.
   • The plane touched down long and overran the end of the runway.
3. Going beyond the intended target.
   • That forehand was long. It landed two feet beyond the baseline.

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