Noun

• S: (n) shape (shape%1:07:00::), form (form%1:07:01::), configuration (configuration%1:07:00::), contour (contour%1:07:00::), conformation (conformation%1:07:00::) (any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)) "he could barely make out their shapes"
• S: (n) shape (shape%1:03:00::), form (form%1:03:00::) (the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance) "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
• S: (n) human body (human_body%1:08:00::), physical body (physical_body%1:08:00::), material body (material_body%1:08:00::), soma (soma%1:08:00::), build (build%1:08:00::), figure (figure%1:08:00::), physique (physique%1:08:00::), anatomy (anatomy%1:08:00::), shape (shape%1:08:00::), bod (bod%1:08:00::), chassis (chassis%1:08:00::), frame (frame%1:08:01::), form (form%1:08:00::), flesh (flesh%1:08:01::) (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"
• S: (n) shape (shape%1:09:01::), embodiment (embodiment%1:09:01::) (a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept) "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"
• S: (n) form (form%1:07:00::), shape (shape%1:07:01::), cast (cast%1:07:00::) (the visual appearance of something or someone) "the delicate cast of his features"
• S: (n) condition (condition%1:26:02::), shape (shape%1:26:00::) (the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape'))
• S: (n) Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (supreme_headquarters_allied_powers_europe%1:14:00::), SHAPE (shape%1:14:00::) (the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe)
• S: (n) form (form%1:09:00::), shape (shape%1:09:00::), pattern (pattern%1:09:00::) (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"

Verb

• S: (v) determine (determine%2:31:02::), shape (shape%2:31:00::), mold (mold%2:31:00::), influence (influence%2:31:00::), regulate (regulate%2:31:00::) (shape or influence; give direction to) "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
• S: (v) shape (shape%2:36:00::), form (form%2:36:00::), work (work%2:36:12::), mold (mold%2:36:01::), mould (mould%2:36:01::), forge (forge%2:36:03::) (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"
• S: (v) shape (shape%2:30:00::), form (form%2:30:01::) (give shape or form to) "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"