shape shape /ˈʃeɪp/

noun

1. () 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
   
2. () 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
   
3. () Alternative names for the body of a human being  ( bod , build , chassis , anatomy , human body , material body , physical body , physique , soma , figure , flesh , form , frame , shape )
   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
   
   
4. () 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
   
5. () 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
   
6. () 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')
   
7. 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

1. () Shape or influence; give direction to  ( mold , regulate , influence , determine , shape )
   shape or influence; give direction to
    Experience often determines ability
   experience often determines ability
    Mold public opinion
   mold public opinion
   
2. () Make something, usually for a specific function  ( forge , mold [ N. American] , mould , form , shape , work )
   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
   
3. () 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
   

 SHAPE

noun

1. 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