eng: shape

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means(noun) any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes"
shape, form, contour, conformation, configuration
means(noun) the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
form, shape
means(noun) 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"
physical body, soma, flesh, chassis, frame, bod, build, form, material body, anatomy, shape, human body, physique, figure
means(noun) a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"
shape, embodiment
means(noun) the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"
shape, form, cast
means(noun) the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
shape, condition
means(noun) 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"
shape, pattern, form
means(verb) shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
determine, shape, regulate, influence, mold
means(verb) 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"
form, shape, forge, work, mold, mould
means(verb) give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
shape, form

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