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English noun: shape | |||
| 1. | shape (attribute) any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) | ||
| Samples | He could barely make out their shapes. | ||
| Synonyms | configuration, conformation, contour, form | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | spatial property, spatiality | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | angularity, bluntness, concaveness, concavity, convexity, convexness, crookedness, curvature, curve, dullness, keenness, lobularity, narrowing, roundness, sharpness, straightness, stratification, topography | ||
| Attribute | crooked, straight | ||
| 2. | shape the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance | ||
| Samples | Geometry is the mathematical science of shape. | ||
| Synonyms | form | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | attribute | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | amorphous shape, angular shape, angularity, circle, column, connection, connexion, distorted shape, distortion, figure, flair, flare, line, link, natural shape, pillar, plane, plume, round shape, sheet, solid, square, tower, triangle | ||
| 3. | shape (body) alternative names for the body of a human being | ||
| Samples | Leonardo studied the human body. He has a strong physique. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. | ||
| Synonyms | anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, soma | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | body, organic structure, physical structure | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | adult body, female body, juvenile body, male body, person | ||
| Part meronym | homo, human, human being, individual, man, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul | ||
| 4. | shape (cognition) a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept | ||
| Samples | A circle was the embodiment of his concept of life. | ||
| Synonyms | embodiment | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | concrete representation, concretism | ||
| 5. | shape (attribute) the visual appearance of something or someone | ||
| Samples | The delicate cast of his features. | ||
| Synonyms | cast, form | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | appearance, visual aspect | ||
| 6. | shape (state) the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') | ||
| Synonyms | condition | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | good health, healthiness | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | fitness, physical fitness | ||
| 7. | SHAPE (group) the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe | ||
| Synonyms | Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | high command, supreme headquarters | ||
| Part meronym | NATO, North Atlantic Treaty Organization | ||
| 8. | shape (cognition) a perceptual structure | ||
| Samples | The composition presents problems for students of musical form. A visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them. | ||
| Synonyms | form, pattern | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | structure | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | fractal, gestalt, grid, kaleidoscope, mosaic, strand | ||
| Part meronym | percept, perception, perceptual experience | ||
English verb: shape | |||
| 1. | shape (cognition) shape or influence; give direction to | ||
| Samples | Experience often determines ability. Mold public opinion. | ||
| Synonyms | determine, influence, mold, regulate | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something. Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cause, do, make | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | carry weight, decide, disincline, dispose, incline, index, indispose, miscreate, pace, predetermine, reshape, time | ||
| 2. | shape (creation) make something, usually for a specific function | ||
| Samples | She molded the rice balls carefully. Form cylinders from the dough. Shape a figure. Work the metal into a sword. | ||
| Synonyms | forge, form, mold, mould, work | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | create from raw material, create from raw stuff | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | beat, carve, cast, chip, coil, cut out, grind, hand-build, handbuild, hill, layer, machine, model, mold, mold, mould, mould, mound, preform, preform, puddle, remold, reshape, roughcast, sculpt, sculpture, sinter, stamp, swage, throw, upset | ||
| Verb group | process, work, work on | ||
| 3. | shape (change) give shape or form to | ||
| Samples | Shape the dough. Form the young child's character. | ||
| Synonyms | form | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | block, block, blow, circle, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, cup, deform, dimension, dish, distort, draw, encircle, fit, flatten, fork, individuate, plume, ridge, roll, round, round off, round out, scallop, scollop, sliver, square, square up, strain, strike, tabulate, terrace, tie, turn, twist | ||
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