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Shape has 13 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

"he could barely make out their shapes"

2

the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

"geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

3

alternative names for the body of a human being

"Leonardo studied the human body"

"he has a strong physique"

"the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

4

a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

"a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"

5

the visual appearance of something or someone

"the delicate cast of his features"

6

the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

"After months of running every morning, he finally got back into top shape for his marathon."

7

the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

"After years of planning, the new strategic shape was finally approved to better coordinate defense efforts across the continent."

8

a perceptual structure

"the composition presents problems for students of musical form"

"a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

9

The status or condition of something

"After months of neglect, the garden has fallen into such poor shape that we need to call in a professional landscaper."

In plain English: A shape is the outline or form of something that you can see.

"The cookie dough took on a round shape after I pressed it into the pan."

Usage: Use this noun to refer to the physical form, appearance, or overall state of an object rather than its geometric outline. It often appears in phrases like "in good shape" when describing how well-maintained someone or something is.

Verb
1

shape or influence; give direction to

"experience often determines ability"

"mold public opinion"

2

make something, usually for a specific function

"She molded the rice balls carefully"

"Form cylinders from the dough"

"shape a figure"

"Work the metal into a sword"

3

give shape or form to

"shape the dough"

"form the young child's character"

4

To create or make.

"She carefully shaped the clay into a smooth bowl before letting it dry."

In plain English: To shape something means to change its form by molding, cutting, or arranging it into a specific design.

"The chef will shape the dough into balls before baking them."

Example Sentences
"The cookie dough took on a round shape after I pressed it into the pan." noun
"The clay took on a smooth, round shape after hours of molding." noun
"She bought a new hat to change the overall shape of her outfit." noun
"This piece of furniture is designed with an ergonomic shape for comfort." noun
"The chef will shape the dough into balls before baking them." verb
Related Terms
circle round drop cross form figure square fit body cone box triangle line sphere plate hexagon rhombus material tort rupa
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
spatial property attribute body concretism appearance good health high command structure cause create from raw material change
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
sharpness dullness topography lobularity concavity convexity angularity narrowing curvature roundness straightness crookedness stratification solid plane natural shape flare figure line angular shape round shape distorted shape amorphous shape connection circle square triangle column plume person juvenile body adult body male body female body fitness fractal gestalt grid kaleidoscope mosaic strand dispose indispose miscreate carry weight decide reshape time index pace predetermine carve swage chip layer cut out machine grind stamp puddle beat preform mound hill roughcast sinter cast throw handbuild sculpt model individuate tie terrace fork tabulate dimension roll draw strike crystallize twist sliver ridge round scallop dish fit flatten deform blow block cup encircle turn

Origin

The word shape comes from Old English ġesceap, which originally meant a created being or creature. It traveled into modern English to describe the form or outline of an object.

Rhyming Words
ape nape vape jape tape rape gape pape cape scape swape slape grape chape trape agape snape knape frape drape
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