Shape : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: Shape	by the DICT Development Group
4 results for Shape
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
shape n any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes" Synonym(s): shape, form, configuration, contour, conformation the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape" Synonym(s): shape, form 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" Synonym(s): human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life" Synonym(s): shape, embodiment the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features" Synonym(s): form, shape, cast the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') Synonym(s): condition, shape the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe Synonym(s): Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, SHAPE 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" Synonym(s): form, shape, pattern v shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion" Synonym(s): determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate 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" Synonym(s): shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character" Synonym(s): shape, form
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Shape \Shape\ (sh[amac]p), v. i. To suit; to be adjusted or conformable. [R.] --Shak.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Shape \Shape\, n. [OE. shap, schap, AS. sceap in gesceap creation, creature, fr. the root of scieppan, scyppan, sceppan, to shape, to do, to effect; akin to OS. giskeppian, OFries. skeppa, D. scheppen, G. schaffen, OHG. scaffan, scepfen, skeffen, Icer. skapa, skepja, Dan. skabe, skaffe, Sw. skapa, skaffa, Goth. gaskapjan, and perhaps to E. shave, v. Cf. {-ship}.] 1. Character or construction of a thing as determining its external appearance; outward aspect; make; figure; form; guise; as, the shape of a tree; the shape of the head; an elegant shape. He beat me grievously, in the shape of a woman. --Shak. 2. That which has form or figure; a figure; an appearance; a being. Before the gates three sat, On either side, a formidable shape. --Milton. 3. A model; a pattern; a mold. 4. Form of embodiment, as in words; form, as of thought or conception; concrete embodiment or example, as of some quality. --Milton. 5. Dress for disguise; guise. [Obs.] Look better on this virgin, and consider This Persian shape laid by, and she appearing In a Greekish dress. --Messinger. 6. (Iron Manuf.) (a) A rolled or hammered piece, as a bar, beam, angle iron, etc., having a cross section different from merchant bar. (b) A piece which has been roughly forged nearly to the form it will receive when completely forged or fitted. {To take shape}, to assume a definite form.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Shape \Shape\ (sh[amac]p), v. t. [imp. {Shaped} (sh[amac]pt); p. p. {Shaped} or {Shapen} (sh[amac]p"'n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Shaping}.] [OE. shapen, schapen, AS. sceapian. The p. p. shapen is from the strong verb, AS. scieppan, scyppan, sceppan, p. p. sceapen. See {Shape}, n.] 1. To form or create; especially, to mold or make into a particular form; to give proper form or figure to. I was shapen in iniquity. --Ps. li. 5. Grace shaped her limbs, and beauty decked her face. --Prior. 2. To adapt to a purpose; to regulate; to adjust; to direct; as, to shape the course of a vessel. To the stream, when neither friends, nor force, Nor speed nor art avail, he shapes his course. --Denham. Charmed by their eyes, their manners I acquire, And shape my foolishness to their desire. --Prior. 3. To image; to conceive; to body forth. Oft my jealousy Shapes faults that are not. --Shak. 4. To design; to prepare; to plan; to arrange. When shapen was all this conspiracy, From point to point. --Chaucer. {Shaping machine}. (Mach.) Same as {Shaper}. {To shape one's self}, to prepare; to make ready. [Obs.] I will early shape me therefor. --Chaucer.