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Shape

ʃeɪp

Shape definitions
noun
shape shapes
  1. the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something

    "she liked the shape of his nose"

    • a person or thing that is difficult to see and identify clearly

      "he saw a shape through the mist"

    • a specific form or guise assumed by someone or something

      "a fiend in human shape"

  2. a geometric figure such as a square, triangle, or rectangle
    • a piece of material, paper, etc., made or cut in a particular form

      "stick paper shapes on for the puppet's eyes and nose"

  3. the correct or original form or contours of something

    "her skirt had lost its shape long ago"

    • definite or orderly arrangement

      "check that your structure will give shape to your essay"

  4. the specified condition or state of someone or something

    "the company came through a difficult period in excellent financial shape"

    • the distinctive nature or qualities of something

      "debates about the future shape of British society"

verb
shape shaped shapes shaping
  1. give a particular shape or form to

    "most caves are shaped by the flow of water through limestone"

    • form or produce (a sound or words)

      "her lips shaped barely audible words"

    • make (something) fit the form of something else

      "suits have been shaped to fit so snugly that no curve is undefined"

    • determine the nature of; have a great influence on

      "his childhood was shaped by a loving relationship with his elder brother"

  2. (of a sports player or athlete) take up a stance or set oneself to perform a particular action

    "I had plenty of time and shaped to kick to the near touchline"