shape form | the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance, geometry is the mathematical science of shape |
change of shape | an action that changes the shape of something |
shape-up | a way of hiring longshoremen by the day, applicants gather around a union boss who selects those to be hired |
sorter | a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes |
form shape cast | the visual appearance of something or someone, the delicate cast of his features |
shape form configuration contour conformation | any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline), he could barely make out their shapes |
circularity disk shape | the roundness of a -dimensional figure |
e human body physical body material body soma build figure physique anatomy shape bod chassis frame form flesh | 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 |
shape constancy | the tendency to perceive the shape of a rigid object as constant despite differences in the viewing angle (and consequent differences in the shape of the pattern projected on the retina of the eye) |
form shape pattern | 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 |
shape embodiment | a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept, a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life |
normal curve bell-shaped curve Gaussian curve Gaussian shape | a symmetrical curve representing the normal distribution |
wave form waveform wave shape | the shape of a wave illustrated graphically by plotting the values of the period quantity against time |
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe SHAPE | the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe |
sorter | a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office) |
natural shape | a shape created by natural forces, not man-made |
leaf shape leaf form | any of the various shape that leaves of plants can assume |
convex shape convexity | a shape that curves or bulges outward |
angular shape angularity | a shape having one or more sharp angles |
concave shape concavity incurvation incurvature | a shape that curves or bends inward |
round shape | a shape that is curved and without sharp angles |
polygon polygonal shape | a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides |
distorted shape distortion | a shape resulting from distortion |
amorphous shape | an ill-defined or arbitrary shape |
curve curved shape | the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes |
S-shape | a double curve resembling the letter S |
cone conoid cone shape | a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point |
funnel funnel shape | a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends |
bell bell shape campana | the shape of a bell |
wedge wedge shape cuneus | any shape that is triangular in cross section |
condition shape | the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') |
change shape change form deform | assume a different shape or form |
shape form | give shape or form to, shape the dough, form the young child's character |
progress come on come along advance get on get along shape up | develop in a positive way, He progressed well in school, My plants are coming along, Plans are shaping up |
determine shape mold influence regulate | shape or influence, give direction to, experience often determines ability, mold public opinion |
shape form work mold mould forge | 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 |
form take form take shape spring | develop into a distinctive entity, our plans began to take shape |