the visible or tactile form of a particular thing or kind of thing, esp its outline or outer surface
the contour of the human body, esp of the trunk; a person's figure
a circle, square, or other standard geometrical form
a piece of paper or any other material cut or made into a particular esp geometrical form
an appearance adopted or assumed by somebody or something; a guise
appeared to in the shape of a serpent
definite form, whether physical, structural, verbal, or mental
a general structure or plan
the shape of society
the condition of a person or thing, esp at a particular time
in excellent shape
a satisfactory condition
get it into shape
in shape in good condition, esp physically
in the shape of as a form of; by way of
lick/knock/whip into shape to bring (somebody or something) into a satisfactory condition
out of shape in poor condition, esp physically
take shape to become more clearly defined; to take on a definite or distinctive form
shaped adj