any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
"he could barely make out their shapes"
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"
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
"a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"
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."
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.
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."
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.