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SHAPE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Shape.

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Shape - as a noun

The supreme headquarters that advises nato on military matters and oversees all aspects of the allied command europe

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
supreme headquarters allied powers europe

The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

Example: "Geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
form
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attribute
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Alternative names for the body of a human being

Example: "Leonardo studied the human body"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anatomybuildchassisfigurefleshformframehuman bodymaterial bodyphysical bodyphysiquesoma
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bodyorganic structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

Example: "A circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
embodiment

The visual appearance of something or someone

Example: "The delicate cast of his features"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castform

The state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condition
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
good healthhealthiness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A perceptual structure

Example: "The composition presents problems for students of musical form"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
formpattern
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The puzzle pieces fit together to form a complex shape."
"She traced the shape of the star on the paper."
"The shadow of the tree had an unusual shape."
"He maintained a good physical shape by exercising regularly."
"The cake was baked in the shape of a heart."
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Word Game Points

Is SHAPE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shape is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHAPE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SHAPE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shape is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHAPE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SHAPE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shape is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHAPE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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