'Shape' definitions:

Definition of 'shape'

(from WordNet)
noun
Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes" [syn: shape, form, configuration, contour, conformation]
noun
The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape" [syn: shape, form]
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" [syn: human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh]
noun
A concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life" [syn: shape, embodiment]
noun
The visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features" [syn: form, shape, cast]
noun
The state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') [syn: condition, shape]
noun
The supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe [syn: Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, SHAPE]
noun
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" [syn: form, shape, pattern]
verb
Shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion" [syn: determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate]
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" [syn: shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge]
verb
Give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character" [syn: shape, form]

Definition of 'Shape'

From: GCIDE
  • Shape \Shape\ (sh[=a]p), v. t. [imp. Shaped (sh[=a]pt); p. p. Shaped or Shapen (sh[=a]p"'n); p. pr. & vb. n. Shaping.] [OE. shapen, schapen, AS. sceapian. The p. p. shapen is from the strong verb, AS. scieppan, scyppan, sceppan, p. p. sceapen. See Shape, n.]
  • 1. To form or create; especially, to mold or make into a particular form; to give proper form or figure to. [1913 Webster]
  • I was shapen in iniquity. --Ps. li. 5. [1913 Webster]
  • Grace shaped her limbs, and beauty decked her face. --Prior. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To adapt to a purpose; to regulate; to adjust; to direct; as, to shape the course of a vessel. [1913 Webster]
  • To the stream, when neither friends, nor force, Nor speed nor art avail, he shapes his course. --Denham. [1913 Webster]
  • Charmed by their eyes, their manners I acquire, And shape my foolishness to their desire. --Prior. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To imagine; to conceive; to call forth (ideas). [archaic] [1913 Webster]
  • Oft my jealousy Shapes faults that are not. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. To design; to prepare; to plan; to arrange. [1913 Webster]
  • When shapen was all this conspiracy, From point to point. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • Shaping machine. (Mach.) Same as Shaper.
  • To shape one's self, to prepare; to make ready. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • I will early shape me therefor. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Shape'

From: GCIDE
  • Shape \Shape\, v. i. To suit; to be adjusted or conformable. [R.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'shape'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Shape'