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shape [n]

1)	any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke"

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configuration conformation contour form

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spatial_property contour form straight crooked keenness bluntness topography lobularity concaveness convexity angularity narrowing curvature roundness straightness crookedness stratification

2)	the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

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attribute solid plane natural_shape flair figure line angular_shape round_shape distorted_shape amorphous_shape connection circle square triangle column

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"

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anatomy bod build chassis figure flesh form frame human_body material_body physical_body physique soma

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body human homo person juvenile_body adult_body male_body female_body

4)	a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"

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concrete_representation embody determine

5)	the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"

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appearance form forge

6)	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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good_health fitness

7)	the supremem headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

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supreme_headquarters_allied_powers_europe

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high_command nato

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"

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structure percept pattern determine form fractal gestalt mosaic strand

shape [v]

1)	shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"

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determine influence mold regulate

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cause regulating influence influence influence form embodiment defining causal_factor dispose disincline miscreate carry_weight decide reshape time index pace predetermine

2)	make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the riceballs carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"

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forge form mold mould work

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create_from_raw_material cast form formation constitution formation cast maker carve swage chip machine stamp puddle beat preform preform mound hill roughcast remold sinter cast throw coil process sculpt model

3)	give a shape or form to; "shape the dough"

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alter form form formation formation configuration cast maker shaper individuate tie terrace fork tabulate dimension roll draw strike crystalise twist culminate grain sliver ridge plume round scallop square dish fit flatten deform blow block block cup circle

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