Actually. Google searches can do wonders. spheroid /ˈsfɪərɔɪd/ Learn to pronounce noun a sphere-like but not perfectly spherical body. a solid generated by a half-revolution of an ellipse about its major axis ( prolate spheroid ) or minor axis ( oblate spheroid ). noun: oblate spheroid
Well that was meh. Seriously what is the point of Carroll? He either ballses up every chance that comes his way or yanks down the defender and gives away a free kick!
Apparently Earth is an oblate spheroid, meaning its slightly flattened at the poles. Learnt that **** at primary school and never used since now.