Shape — synonyms, definition

1. shape (Noun)

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe anatomy apparition appearance arrangement aspect bearing bod bone structure brand build carriage cast cavity chassis composition condition configuration conformation constellation • • •

shape (Noun) — Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline). ex. "he could barely make out their shapes"

shape (Noun) — The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance. ex. "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

shape (Noun) — An alternative name for the body of a human being. ex. "Leonardo studied the shape"

shape (Noun) — A concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept. ex. "a circle was the shape of his concept of life"

shape (Noun) — The visual appearance of something or someone. ex. "the delicate shape of his features"

shape (Noun) — The state of (good) health (especially in the phrases 'in condition' or 'in shape' or 'out of condition' or 'out of shape').

shape (Noun) — A perceptual structure.

shape (Noun) — The supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe.

appearance attribute body concrete representation concretism good health healthiness high command organic structure physical structure spatial property spatiality structure supreme headquarters visual aspect Gestalt Mosaic adult body amorphous shape angular shape angularity bluntness circle column concaveness concavity connection connexion convexity convexness crookedness curvature curve distorted shape distortion • • • North Atlantic Treaty Organisation North Atlantic Treaty Organization homo human human being individual man mortal nato percept perception perceptual experience person somebody someone soul crooked straight

2. shape (Verb)

accommodate adapt adjust alter become block carve change chisel chop conform construct contrive convert create crystallise crystallize cut design determine • • •

shape (Verb) — Give direction to; be an influence on. ex. "experience often shapes ability"

shape (Verb) — Make something, usually for a specific function. ex. "shape a figure"

shape (Verb) — Give shape or form to. ex. "shape the dough"

alter cause change create from raw material create from raw stuff do engender make modify beat block blow carry weight carve cast chip circle coil crystalise crystalize crystallise crystallize cup cut out decide deform dimension dish disincline • • •