shape

shape
noun
1》 the external form, outline, or contours of someone or something.
    ↘a specific form or guise assumed by someone or something: a fiend in human shape.
2》 a geometric figure such as a rectangle.
    ↘a piece of material, paper, etc., made or cut in a particular form.
3》 the correct or original form of something.
    ↘definite or orderly arrangement.
4》 the condition or state of someone or something.
    ↘good physical condition.
    ↘the distinctive nature or qualities of something.
verb
1》 give a particular shape to.
    ↘make (something) fit the form of something else.
2》 determine the nature of.
3》 (often shape up) develop in a particular way.
4》 (shape up) become physically fit.
    ↘informal bring one's behaviour or performance to the required standard.
5》 form or produce (a sound or words).
Phrases
in the shape of by way of.
lick (or knock or whip) someone/thing into shape act forcefully to bring someone or something into a better state.
take shape develop into something definite.
Derivatives
shapable (also shapeable) adjective
shaped adjective
shaper noun
Origin
OE gesceap 'external form', also 'creation', sceppan 'create', of Gmc origin.

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