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(noun) shape
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
geometry is the mathematical science of shape
(noun) manakin, manikin, mannequin, mannikin
a life-size dummy used to display clothes
the visual appearance of something or someone
the delicate cast of his features
(noun) configuration, conformation, contour, shape
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
he could barely make out their shapes
(noun) material body, physical body, physique, human body, soma, shape, anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, frame
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
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
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
(noun) descriptor, word form, signifier
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
a new strain of microorganisms
a body of students who are taught together
early morning classes are always sleepy
(noun) phase
(physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system
(verb) shape
give shape or form to
shape the dough; form the young child's character
(verb) forge, mold, mould, shape, work
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
(verb) imprint
establish or impress firmly in the mind
We imprint our ideas onto our children
create (as an entity)
social groups form everywhere; They formed a company
(verb) make, constitute
to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
The branches made a roof; This makes a fine introduction
(verb) spring, take form, take shape
develop into a distinctive entity
our plans began to take shape