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shape

/ shape /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
"geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
Type of:
attribute
Kinds of:
solid plane sheet natural shape flare
verb Sense 2
give a shape or form to
"shape the dough"
Type of:
change alter modify
Kinds of:
individuate tie terrace fork tabulate
Derived:
form pattern formation shaping configuration
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
noun Sense 3
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
"a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"
Type of:
concretism concrete representation
Derived:
embody determine mold influence regulate
noun Sense 4
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
"he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke"
Type of:
spatial property spatiality
Kinds of:
sharpness keenness dullness dulness bluntness
Derived:
contour form
verb Sense 5
make something, usually for a specific function
"She molded the riceballs carefully"
"Form cylinders from the dough"
"shape a figure"
"Work the metal into a sword"
Type of:
create from raw material create from raw stuff
Kinds of:
carve swage upset chip machine
Derived:
cast mold stamp form formation
Verb group:
work work on process
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
noun Sense 6
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"
Type of:
structure
Kinds of:
fractal gestalt mosaic strand
Has parts:
percept perception perceptual experience
Derived:
pattern determine mold influence regulate
noun Sense 7
the supremem headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe
Type of:
high command supreme headquarters
Has parts:
North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO
noun Sense 8
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition'' or `in shape'' or `out of condition'' or `out of shape'')
Type of:
good health healthiness
Kinds of:
fitness physical fitness good shape good condition
noun Sense 9
the visual appearance of something or someone
"the delicate cast of his features"
Type of:
appearance visual aspect
Derived:
form work mold mould forge
verb Sense 10
shape or influence; give direction to
"experience often determines ability"
"mold public opinion"
Type of:
cause do make
Kinds of:
dispose incline indispose disincline miscreate
Derived:
regulation regulating influence form pattern
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Somebody ----s Adjective/Noun
noun Sense 11
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"
Type of:
body organic structure physical structure
Kinds of:
person juvenile body adult body male body female body
Has parts:
person individual someone
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
11
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
104
Times Searched
3
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attribute solid plane sheet natural shape flare change alter modify individuate tie terrace