shape
shape /ˈʃeɪp/
noun
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(
)
Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
(
conformation
, configuration
, contour
, form
, shape
)
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
He could barely make out their shapes
he could barely make out their shapes
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(
)
The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
(
shape
, form
)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
Geometry is the mathematical science of shape
geometry is the mathematical science of shape
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Alternative names for the body of a human being
(
bod
, build
, chassis
, material body
, anatomy
, flesh
, frame
, human body
, physical body
, physique
, shape
, soma
, figure
, form
)
alternative names for the body of a human being
Leonardo studied the human body
Leonardo studied the human body
He has a strong physique
he has a strong physique
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
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(
)
The visual appearance of something or someone
(
cast
, shape
, form
)
the visual appearance of something or someone
The delicate cast of his features
the delicate cast of his features
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(
)
A concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
(
embodiment
, shape
)
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
A circle was the embodiment of his concept of life
a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life
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(
)
The state of (good) health (especially in the phrases 'in condition' or 'in shape' or 'out of condition' or 'out of shape')
(
condition
, shape
)
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases 'in condition' or 'in shape' or 'out of condition' or 'out of shape')
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A perceptual structure
(
shape
, pattern
, form
)
a perceptual structure
The composition presents problems for students of musical form
the composition presents problems for students of musical form
A visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
verb
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(
)
Shape or influence; give direction to
(
mold
, regulate
, influence
, shape
, determine
)
shape or influence; give direction to
Experience often determines ability
experience often determines ability
Mold public opinion
mold public opinion
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(
)
Make something, usually for a specific function
(
forge
, mold
[ N. American] , mould
, work
, form
, shape
)
make something, usually for a specific function
She molded the rice balls carefully
She molded the rice balls carefully
Form cylinders from the dough
Form cylinders from the dough
Shape a figure
shape a figure
Work the metal into a sword
Work the metal into a sword
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(
)
Give shape or form to
(
shape
, form
)
give shape or form to
Shape the dough
shape the dough
Form the young child's character
form the young child's character
noun
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The supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe
(
SHAPE
, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
)
the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe