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shape
noun
1 shape
Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline):
— He could barely make out their shapes.
synonyms: configuration, conformation, contour, form.
Roget 448:
appearance,
phenomenon,
sight,
spectacle,
show,
premonstration†,
scene,
species,
view,
coup d'oeil [Fr.];
lookout,
outlook,
prospect,
vista,
perspective,
bird's-eye view,
scenery,
landscape,
picture,
tableau;
display,
exposure,
mise en sc ne [Fr.];
rising of the curtain.
phantasm,
phantom
etc.
(fallacy of vision)
443.
pageant,
spectacle;
peep-show,
raree-show,
gallanty-show;
ombres chinoises [Sp.];
magic lantern,
phantasmagoria,
dissolving views;
biograph†,
cinematograph,
moving pictures;
panorama,
diorama,
cosmorama†,
georama†;
coup de theatre,
jeu de theatre [Fr.];
pageantry
etc.
(ostentation)
882;
insignia
etc.
(indication)
550.
aspect,
angle,
phase,
phasis†,
seeming;
shape
etc.
(form)
240;
guise,
look,
complexion,
color,
image,
mien,
air,
cast,
carriage,
port,
demeanor;
presence,
expression,
first blush,
face of the thing;
point of view,
light.
lineament feature trait lines;
outline,
outside;
contour,
face,
countenance,
physiognomy,
visage,
phiz. ,
cast of countenance,
profile,
tournure†,
cut of one s jib,
metoposcopy†;
outside
etc.
220.
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Dutch: staat, fysiek, conditie, vorm, toestand, status, configuratie
Polish: forma, kształt
2 shape
The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance:
— Geometry is the mathematical science of shape.
synonym: form.
Dutch: vorm
3 shape
Alternative names for the body of a human being.
synonyms: anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, soma ... show more.
Roget 240:
form,
figure,
shape;
conformation,
configuration;
make,
formation,
frame,
construction,
cut,
set,
build,
trim,
cut of one's jib;
stamp,
type,
cast,
mold;
fashion;
contour
etc.
(outline)
230;
structure
etc.
329;
plasmature†.
feature,
lineament,
turn;
phase
etc.
(aspect)
448;
posture,
attitude,
pose.
[Science of form]
morphism.
[Similarity of form]
isomorphism.
forming
etc.
v.;
formation,
figuration,
efformation†;
sculpture;
plasmation†.
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Dutch: personage, vorm, afbeelding, cijfer, menselijk lichaam, vlees
Polish: soma
4 shape
A concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept.
synonym: embodiment.
5 shape
The visual appearance of something or someone.
synonyms: cast, form.
Dutch: gedaante, verschijningsvorm
6 shape
The state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape').
synonym: condition.
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8 shape
A perceptual structure.
synonyms: form, pattern.
Polish: forma
verb
1 shape
2 shape
Make something, usually for a specific function:
— Shape a figure.
synonyms: forge, form, mold, mould, work.
Roget 240:
form,
shape,
figure,
fashion,
efform†,
carve,
cut,
chisel,
hew,
cast;
rough hew,
rough cast;
sketch;
block out,
hammer out;
trim;
lick into shape,
put into shape;
model,
knead,
work up into,
set,
mold,
sculpture;
cast,
stamp;
build
etc.
(construct)
161.
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3 shape
Give shape or form to:
— Shape the dough.
synonym: form.
Dutch: vormen
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