SHAPE
(noun, verb)
There are 11 meanings of the word
Shape.
Definitions
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Shape - as a noun
Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Example: "He could barely make out their shapes"
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The supreme headquarters that advises nato on military matters and oversees all aspects of the allied command europe
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The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
Example: "Geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
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Alternative names for the body of a human being
Example: "Leonardo studied the human body"
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A concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
Example: "A circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"
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The visual appearance of something or someone
Example: "The delicate cast of his features"
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The state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
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A perceptual structure
Example: "The composition presents problems for students of musical form"
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Shape - as a verb
Shape or influence; give direction to
Example: "Experience often determines ability"
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Make something, usually for a specific function
Example: "She molded the rice balls carefully"
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Give shape or form to
Example: "Shape the dough"
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Example Sentences
"The puzzle pieces fit together to form a complex shape."
"She traced the shape of the star on the paper."
"The shadow of the tree had an unusual shape."
"He maintained a good physical shape by exercising regularly."
"The cake was baked in the shape of a heart."
Word Game Points
Is SHAPE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shape is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAPE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SHAPE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shape is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAPE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SHAPE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shape is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAPE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.