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SHAPE

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01noun

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

02noun

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

“he could barely make out their shapes”

03noun

the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

“geometry is the mathematical science of shape”

04noun

alternative names for the body of a human being

“Leonardo studied the human body”

“he has a strong physique”

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05noun

a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

“a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life”

06noun

the visual appearance of something or someone

“the delicate cast of his features”

07noun

the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases ‘in condition’ or ‘in shape’ or ‘out of condition’ or ‘out of shape’)

08noun

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”

09verb

shape or influence; give direction to

“experience often determines ability”

“mold public opinion”

10verb

make something, usually for a specific function

“She molded the rice balls carefully”

“Form cylinders from the dough”

11verb

give shape or form to

“shape the dough”

“form the young child's character”

Meanings and examples from Open English WordNet 2025. About our sources ↗

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