Shape
noun
The physical form or appearance of something.
The shape of a diamond is determined by its cut.
Often appears as...
- geometric shape
- physical shape
verb
To determine or influence the form or appearance.
He shaped the dough into a loaf.
Often appears as...
- shape up
- shape into
noun
The state of someone's physical condition.
After months of training, he's in good shape.
Often appears as...
- in good shape
- in bad shape
verb
To develop or evolve, especially from a vague or undisciplined beginning.
Her idea was shaping into a solid plan.
Often appears as...
- shape up
- shape into
noun
A person or thing that serves as a model for something.
The car was designed in the shape of a teardrop.
Often appears as...
- shape of a teardrop
- shape of a heart
noun
The physical form or appearance of something.
The shape of a diamond is determined by its cut.
Often appears as...
- geometric shape
- physical shape
verb
To determine or influence the form or appearance.
He shaped the dough into a loaf.
Often appears as...
- shape up
- shape into
noun
The state of someone's physical condition.
After months of training, he's in good shape.
Often appears as...
- in good shape
- in bad shape
verb
To develop or evolve, especially from a vague or undisciplined beginning.
Her idea was shaping into a solid plan.
Often appears as...
- shape up
- shape into
noun
A person or thing that serves as a model for something.
The car was designed in the shape of a teardrop.
Often appears as...
- shape of a teardrop
- shape of a heart
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery
When discussing objects, 'shape' refers to the visual boundaries or outline.
Artists often sketch the basic shape before adding details.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Associations
'Shape' can imply symbolic meanings, such as a heart representing love.
She wore a pendant in the shape of her initial.
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery
When discussing objects, 'shape' refers to the visual boundaries or outline.
Artists often sketch the basic shape before adding details.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Associations
'Shape' can imply symbolic meanings, such as a heart representing love.
She wore a pendant in the shape of her initial.
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery
When discussing objects, 'shape' refers to the visual boundaries or outline.
Artists often sketch the basic shape before adding details.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Associations
'Shape' can imply symbolic meanings, such as a heart representing love.
She wore a pendant in the shape of her initial.
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Why are some people...
many of the important instruments that have shaped society were designed for the right-handed majority. Because lefties are worse at using these tools, and suffer from higher accident rates, they would be less successful in a purely cooperative world, eventually disappearing from the population.
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How math saved my life PIPE...
analogy I saw a shape that was forever getting smoother and smoother and smoother as you sliced it into smaller slices and it would forever approach a circle but never reach it or when he would talk about square roots or exponents for instance eight to the third power he could be talking about
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Why do women have...
The answer begins with pregnancy. During this process, the body's resources are cleverly used to shape a suitable environment for a fetus, creating an internal haven for a mother to nurture her growing child. In this respect, pregnancy is awe-inspiring, but that's only half the story.
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Why do people join...
from the inner workings. It claims to provide answers to life's biggest questions through its doctrine, along with the required recipe for change that shapes a new member into a true believer. And most importantly, it uses both formal and informal systems
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How to build a fictional...
What past events have shaped the way it is now? Then I brainstorm answers to questions that draw out the details of my fictional world. What rules are in place here? This covers everything from laws of gravity, or not, to the rules of society
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Top 5 Dinosaur Moments PIPE...
this was a feathered dinosaur but these feathers aren't for keeping warm or for show their structure is plainly visible from the fossils they are very long veined and most importantly their shape creates a perfect aerodynamic surface
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What "Orwellian" really...
of both the left-wing and the right. But he was also deeply concerned with how such ideologies proliferate. And one of his most profound insights was the importance that language plays in shaping our thoughts and opinions.
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Why the buildings of the...
Find an architect, hire an architect, work with us to design better buildings, better cities, and a better world, because the stakes are high. Buildings don't just reflect our society, they shape our society
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How to recognize a...
but the very idea that humanity can be molded into an ideal shape. Think back to the perfect world you imagined. Did you also imagine what it would take to achieve? How would you make people cooperate?
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Volcanoes 101 PIPE National...
no matter their shape or size all volcanoes emit gas and molten rock the journey of these emissions begins deep underground in the earth's core the core which can burn as hot as the
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Why are some people...
many of the important instruments that have shaped society were designed for the right-handed majority. Because lefties are worse at using these tools, and suffer from higher accident rates, they would be less successful in a purely cooperative world, eventually disappearing from the population.
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
analogy I saw a shape that was forever getting smoother and smoother and smoother as you sliced it into smaller slices and it would forever approach a circle but never reach it or when he would talk about square roots or exponents for instance eight to the third power he could be talking about
Video examples
Why do women have...
The answer begins with pregnancy. During this process, the body's resources are cleverly used to shape a suitable environment for a fetus, creating an internal haven for a mother to nurture her growing child. In this respect, pregnancy is awe-inspiring, but that's only half the story.
Video examples
Why do people join...
from the inner workings. It claims to provide answers to life's biggest questions through its doctrine, along with the required recipe for change that shapes a new member into a true believer. And most importantly, it uses both formal and informal systems
Video examples
How to build a fictional...
What past events have shaped the way it is now? Then I brainstorm answers to questions that draw out the details of my fictional world. What rules are in place here? This covers everything from laws of gravity, or not, to the rules of society
Video examples
Top 5 Dinosaur Moments PIPE...
this was a feathered dinosaur but these feathers aren't for keeping warm or for show their structure is plainly visible from the fossils they are very long veined and most importantly their shape creates a perfect aerodynamic surface
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
of both the left-wing and the right. But he was also deeply concerned with how such ideologies proliferate. And one of his most profound insights was the importance that language plays in shaping our thoughts and opinions.
Video examples
Why the buildings of the...
Find an architect, hire an architect, work with us to design better buildings, better cities, and a better world, because the stakes are high. Buildings don't just reflect our society, they shape our society
Video examples
How to recognize a...
but the very idea that humanity can be molded into an ideal shape. Think back to the perfect world you imagined. Did you also imagine what it would take to achieve? How would you make people cooperate?
Video examples
Volcanoes 101 PIPE National...
no matter their shape or size all volcanoes emit gas and molten rock the journey of these emissions begins deep underground in the earth's core the core which can burn as hot as the
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Thomas Merton
American Author
A life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you desire.
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Pele
Brazilian Athlete
You must respect people and work hard to be in shape. And I used to train very hard. When the others players went to the beach after training, I was there kicking the ball.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
American First Lady
In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
It is important for all of us to appreciate where we come from and how that history has really shaped us in ways that we might not understand.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
We continue to shape our personality all our life. If we knew ourselves perfectly, we should die.
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Brian Fallon
American Musician
You can't shape it. You can't change it. Your life is what it is.
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Bonnie Wright
English Actress
Cuts of clothes and shapes of clothes are really important.
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Yolanda Hadid
American Model
There are many different shapes of friendships to be had.
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Jesse Palmer
Youth sports helped shape me in a lot of different ways.
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Tariq Ali
Pakistani Historian
Power can shape 'truth,' but not forever.
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Thomas Merton
American Author
A life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you desire.
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Pele
Brazilian Athlete
You must respect people and work hard to be in shape. And I used to train very hard. When the others players went to the beach after training, I was there kicking the ball.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
American First Lady
In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
It is important for all of us to appreciate where we come from and how that history has really shaped us in ways that we might not understand.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
We continue to shape our personality all our life. If we knew ourselves perfectly, we should die.
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Brian Fallon
American Musician
You can't shape it. You can't change it. Your life is what it is.
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Bonnie Wright
English Actress
Cuts of clothes and shapes of clothes are really important.
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Yolanda Hadid
American Model
There are many different shapes of friendships to be had.
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Jesse Palmer
Youth sports helped shape me in a lot of different ways.
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Tariq Ali
Pakistani Historian
Power can shape 'truth,' but not forever.
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