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noun, the figure or outline of the body of a person
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shape
- 1) noun, the outward form of an object defined by outline
- 2) noun, the figure or outline of the body of a person
- 3) noun, a phantom
- 4) noun, organized or definite form
- 5) noun, the form that anything assumes; guise
- 6) noun, something used to provide or define form; pattern; mould
- 7) noun, condition or state of efficiency
- 8) noun, out of shape a) in bad physical condition b) bent, twisted, or deformed
- 9) noun, take shape to assume a definite form
- 10) verb, to receive or cause to receive shape or form
- 11) verb, to mould into a particular pattern or form; modify
- 12) verb, to plan, devise, or prepare
- 13) verb, an obsolete word for appoint
Etymology
Old English gesceap, literally: that which is created, from scieppan to create; related to sceap sexual organs, Old Norse skap destiny, Old High German scaf form
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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Synonyms
fashion, pattern, model, health, appearance, form, aspect, guise, likeness, semblance, profile, outline, lines, build, cut, figure, silhouette, configuration, contour, frame, mould, condition, state, trim, kilter, fettle, make, produce, create
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