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shape Definition

• (n) any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke"
• (n) the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
• (n) 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"
• (n) a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"
• (n) the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"
• (n) the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition'' or `in shape'' or `out of condition'' or `out of shape'')
• (n) the supremem headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe
• (n) 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"
• (v) shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
• (v) make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the riceballs carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
• (v) give a shape or form to; "shape the dough"

shape Synonyms

• anatomy
• bod
• build
• cast
• chassis
• condition
• configuration
• conformation
• contour
• determine
• embodiment
• figure
• flesh
• forge
• form
• frame
• human body
• influence
• material body
• mold
• mould
• pattern
• physical body
• physique
• regulate
• shape
• soma
• Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
• work