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Meaning of shape

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  shape
      n 1: any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline);
           "he could barely make out their shapes" [syn: {shape},
           {form}, {configuration}, {contour}, {conformation}]
      2: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its
         substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
         [syn: {shape}, {form}]
      3: alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo
         studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the
         spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" [syn: {human body},
         {physical body}, {material body}, {soma}, {build}, {figure},
         {physique}, {anatomy}, {shape}, {bod}, {chassis}, {frame},
         {form}, {flesh}]
      4: a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept;
         "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life" [syn:
         {shape}, {embodiment}]
      5: the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate
         cast of his features" [syn: {form}, {shape}, {cast}]
      6: the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in
         condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of
         shape') [syn: {condition}, {shape}]
      7: the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military
         matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe
         [syn: {Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe}, {SHAPE}]
      8: 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" [syn: {form},
         {shape}, {pattern}]
      v 1: shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often
           determines ability"; "mold public opinion" [syn:
           {determine}, {shape}, {mold}, {influence}, {regulate}]
      2: make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded
         the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough";
         "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword" [syn:
         {shape}, {form}, {work}, {mold}, {mould}, {forge}]
      3: give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young
         child's character" [syn: {shape}, {form}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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