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Word: Shape
Speech Type: Noun
Old English gesceap ‘external form’, also ‘creation’, sceppan ‘create’, of Germanic origin
ʃeɪp
the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something
Short Definition:external form, contours, or outline of person or thing
Examples:- she liked the shape of his nose
- houseplants come in all shapes and sizes
- the stones are irregular in shape
a geometric figure such as a square, triangle, or rectangle.
Short Definition:geometric figure
the correct or original form or contours of something
Short Definition:correct or original form or contours of something
Examples:- her skirt had lost its shape long ago
the specified condition or state of someone or something
Short Definition:specified condition or state of person or thing
Examples:- the company came through a difficult period in excellent financial shape
- most economists think the economy is in good shape
- he was in no shape to drive
Word: Shape
Speech Type: Verb
ʃeɪp
give a particular shape or form to
Short Definition:give particular shape or form to
Examples:- most caves are shaped by the flow of water through limestone
- shape the dough into two-inch balls
(of a sports player or athlete) take up a stance or set oneself to perform a particular action
Short Definition:(of sports player or athlete) take up stance or set oneself to perform particular action
Examples:- I had plenty of time and shaped to kick to the near touchline
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