shape

Definitions

1. 1noun

   To form or create; especially, to mold or make into a particular form; to give proper form or figure to.

2. 2noun

   To adapt to a purpose; to regulate; to adjust; to direct; as, to shape the course of a vessel.

3. 3noun

   To image; to conceive; to body forth.

4. 4noun

   To design; to prepare; to plan; to arrange.

5. 5intransitive verb

   To suit; to be adjusted or conformable.

6. 6noun

   Character or construction of a thing as determining its external appearance; outward aspect; make; figure; form; guise; as, the shape of a tree; the shape of the head; an elegant shape.

7. 7noun

   That which has form or figure; a figure; an appearance; a being.

8. 8noun

   A model; a pattern; a mold.

9. 9noun

   Form of embodiment, as in words; form, as of thought or conception; concrete embodiment or example, as of some quality.

10. 10noun

    Dress for disguise; guise.

11. 11noun

    A rolled or hammered piece, as a bar, beam, angle iron, etc., having a cross section different from merchant bar.

12. 12noun

    A piece which has been roughly forged nearly to the form it will receive when completely forged or fitted.

13. 13noun

    the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

    "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

    Synonyms

    form
14. 14noun

    the visual appearance of something or someone

    "the delicate cast of his features"

    Synonyms

    castform
15. 15noun

    any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

    "he could barely make out their shapes"

    Synonyms

    configurationconformationcontourform
16. 16noun

    alternative names for the body of a human being

    "Leonardo studied the human body"

    "he has a strong physique"

    Synonyms

    anatomybodbuildchassisfigurefleshformframephysiquesoma
17. 17noun

    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"

    Synonyms

    formpattern
18. 18noun

    a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

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

    Synonyms

    embodiment
19. 19noun

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

20. 20noun

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

    Synonyms

    condition
21. 21verb

    give shape or form to

    "shape the dough"

    "form the young child's character"

    Synonyms

    form
22. 22verb

    shape or influence; give direction to

    "experience often determines ability"

    "mold public opinion"

    Synonyms

    determineinfluencemoldregulate
23. 23verb

    make something, usually for a specific function

    "She molded the rice balls carefully"

    "Form cylinders from the dough"

    Synonyms

    forgeformmoldmouldwork