Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shape

Noun / Verb
/ʃeɪp/
Definition
The external form, appearance, or outline of an object.
Examples
  • The shape of the mountain was clearly visible against the sky.
  • She decided to shape the dough into a loaf.
Meaning
Shape refers to the general configuration or contour of something, indicating how it occupies space.
Synonyms
  • form
  • figure
  • contour
  • outline
  • configuration