lengthenings
nounUK /ˈleŋθənɪŋz/
US /ˈleŋθənɪŋz/
Lengthenings are times when something is made longer.
The lengthenings of the days in spring make everyone happy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of making a piece of clothing longer.
The tailor's lengthenings made the coat fit perfectly.
3. The process of adding more time to something.
The lengthenings of the school year gave students more time to learn.
4. The parts that have been made longer.
The lengthenings on the table legs made it taller.