shape
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(noun) the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape" |
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Synonyms: form |
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Related Words: amorphous shape, angular shape, angularity, attribute, circle, column, connection, connexion, distorted shape, distortion, figure, flare, line, link, natural shape, pillar, plane, round shape, sheet, solid, tower |
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(verb) cause to shape or form; "shape a bun"; "shape a ball from the dough" |
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Synonyms: form |
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Related Words: alter, block, blow, change, circle, cone, crystallize, culminate, cup, deform, dimension, dish, distort, draw, encircle, fit, flatten, fork, grain, granulate, individuate, plume, ridge, roll, round, round off, round out, scallop, scollop, sliver, square, square up, strain, strike, terrace, tie, twist |
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(verb) make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the riceballs carefully"; "Form the dough into cylinders" |
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Synonyms: forge, form, mold, mould |
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Related Words: beat, carve, cast, chip, coil, create from raw material, create from raw stuff, handbuild, hill, machine, model, mold, mould, mound, puddle, remold, reshape, roughcast, sculpt, sculpture, sinter, swage, throw, upset |
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(noun) any spatial attribute (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke" |
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Synonyms: configuration, contour, form |
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Related Words: angularity, bluntness, concaveness, concavity, convexity, convexness, crookedness, curvature, curve, dullness, dulness, keenness, lobularity, narrowing, roundness, sharpness, spatial property, spatiality, straightness, topography |
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(noun) a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life" |
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Synonyms: embodiment |
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Related Words: concrete representation, concretism |
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(verb) shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability" |
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Synonyms: determine, influence, regulate |
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Related Words: cause, decide, do, index, make, pace, predetermine, reshape, time |
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(noun) the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features" |
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Synonyms: cast, form |
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Related Words: appearance, visual aspect |
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(noun) 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" |
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Synonyms: form, pattern |
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Related Words: fractal, gestalt, mosaic, strand, structure |
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(noun) the state of (good) health--especially in the phrases "in condition" or "in shape" or "out of condition" or "out of shape" |
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Synonyms: condition |
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Related Words: fitness, good condition, good health, good shape, healthiness, physical fitness |
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(noun) 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" |
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Synonyms: anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, soma |
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Related Words: adult body, body, female body, juvenile body, male body, organic structure, person, physical structure |
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