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List of meaning for shape

shape, form, configuration, contour, conformation(noun)

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

"he could barely make out their shapes"

shape, form(noun)

the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

"geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh(noun)

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"

shape, embodiment(noun)

a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

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

form, shape, cast(noun)

the visual appearance of something or someone

"the delicate cast of his features"

condition, shape(noun)

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

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, SHAPE(noun)

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

form, shape, pattern(verb)

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"

determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate(verb)

shape or influence; give direction to

"experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"

shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge(verb)

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"

shape, form(verb)

give shape or form to

"shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"

a state of being or fitness

she was in good shape after having worked outdoors all summer long

the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance

that part of the state is known as the panhandle because of its shape

the type of body that a person has

some specialty clothing stores sell clothing that suits people that have a particular shape

to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation

a dress shaped to the customer's particular figure

to work out the details of (something) in advance

over the winter the committee shaped the company's new marketing strategy

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