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   shape

   /ʃeɪp/

   noun

   • 1. the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something: "she liked the shape of his nose" Similar formappearanceconfigurationformationstructurefigurebuildphysiquebodycontourslinesoutlinesilhouetteprofiledesignformatcutpatternmould
   • ▪ a person or thing that is difficult to see and identify clearly: "he saw a shape through the mist"
   • ▪ a specific form or guise assumed by someone or something: "a fiend in human shape" Similar guiselikenesssemblanceformappearanceimageaspect
   • 2. a geometric figure such as a square, triangle, or rectangle.
   • ▪ a piece of material, paper, etc., made or cut in a particular form: "stick paper shapes on for the puppet's eyes and nose"
   • 3. the correct or original form or contours of something: "her skirt had lost its shape long ago"
   • ▪ definite or orderly arrangement: "check that your structure will give shape to your essay"
   • 4. the specified condition or state of someone or something: "the company came through a difficult period in excellent financial shape" Similar conditionstatehealthstate of healthtrimfettleorderrepairinformal:nick
   • ▪ the distinctive nature or qualities of something: "debates about the future shape of British society"

   verb

   • 1. give a particular shape or form to: "most caves are shaped by the flow of water through limestone" Similar formfashionmakecreatemouldmodelcastframesculptsculptureblockcarvecuthewwhittle
   • ▪ form or produce (a sound or words): "her lips shaped barely audible words"
   • ▪ make (something) fit the form of something else: "suits have been shaped to fit so snugly that no curve is undefined" Similar formfashionmakecreatemouldmodelcastframesculptsculptureblockcarvecuthewwhittle
   • ▪ determine the nature of; have a great influence on: "his childhood was shaped by a loving relationship with his elder brother" Similar determinecreateproduceformfashionmoulddefinedevelopbuildconstructinfluenceaffect
   • 2. (of a sports player or athlete) take up a stance or set oneself to perform a particular action: "I had plenty of time and shaped to kick to the near touchline"

   Word Origin Old Englishgesceap ‘external form’, also ‘creation’, sceppan ‘create’, of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. shapeable adjective
   • 2. shaper noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHAPE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SHAPE definition: 1. the particular physical form or appearance of something: 2. an arrangement that is formed by…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shapeShape Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. plural shapes. 1. a. : the visible makeup characteristic of a particular item or kind of item. a cake in the shape of a Christmas tree. b (1) : spatial form or contour. the clouds kept changing shape.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › shapeSHAPE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Shape definition: the quality of a distinct object or body in having an external surface or outline of specific form or figure.. See examples of SHAPE used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHAPE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. countable noun [oft in NOUN] B1. The shape of an object, a person, or an area is the appearance of their outside edges or surfaces, for example whether they are round, square, curved, or fat. Each mirror is made to order and can be designed to almost any shape or size.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSHAPE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the physical form of something made by the line around its outer edge: a circular / rectangular shape. You can recognize trees by the shape of their leaves. Very few people are really happy with their body shape. Fewer examples. Ask a grown-up to cut the shape out for you. "It's not the shape I dislike, it's the colour.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishshape noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [uncountable] the particular qualities or characteristics of something. Will new technology change the shape of broadcasting? Prices vary according to the size and shape of each project.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › shapeShape - definition of shape by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a. The characteristic surface configuration of a thing; an outline or contour: a lake in the shape of an hourglass. See Synonyms at form. b. Spatial form, contour, or appearance: The sandy coastline is always changing shape. 2. a. The body or outward appearance of a person or an animal: saw two shapes walking toward her in the night. b.