shaped
ʃeɪpt
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Definition of shaped - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
formed outlinehaving been given a specific form or outline
  • The sculpture was beautifully shaped.
configured formed molded
2.
designdesigned to fit a specific contour
  • The chair is shaped for comfort.
contoured molded sculpted
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Expressions with shaped

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arranged in a right angle
The l-shaped kitchen makes cooking more efficient.
having the form of a bottle
The vase is bottle-shaped, perfect for long-stemmed flowers.
having the form of a rectangular block
The building has a brick-shaped facade.
having the long, cylindrical form of a cucumber
The cucumber-shaped bottle was easy to grip and pour..
having the form of a human foot
The foot-shaped rock was a tourist attraction.
having the form of a guitar
The pool was uniquely guitar-shaped.

Origin of shaped

English, shape + -ed (having form)

Terms with shaped included in their meaning

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bird
large bird with fan-shaped tail
cupn.
sports
trophy with a bowl-shaped top awarded to winners
cutadj.
shape
having edges or surfaces shaped by cutting
clothing
glove section shaped to cover one digit on a hand
slimadj.
appearance
having an attractively thin and well-shaped body
food
ice cream shaped or layered like a cake
food
small, shaped mass of sugar
packaged treat
bar-shaped snack item like a chocolate bar

Examples of shaped in a sentence

  • Her ideas were well shaped by experience.
  • The vase is shaped to hold long-stemmed flowers.
  • The helmet is shaped for maximum protection.

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  1. French:façonné, profilé, ...
  2. German:geformt, konturiert, ...
  3. Italian:scolpito, sagomato, ...
  4. Spanish:formado, ...
  5. Portuguese:moldado, ...
  6. Chinese:成形的, 符合轮廓的, ...
  7. Japanese:形作られた, 形状の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشَكَّل, مُصَمَّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעוּצָב, מוּתְאָמּ, ...
  10. Russian:сформированный, формованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сформований, спроектований, ...
  12. Hindi:आकारित, अनुरूपित, ...
shape
ʃeɪp
shape: geometric figure like circle or square
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Definition of shape - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.geometric figure like circle or squareTECH.
  • She drew a shape resembling a triangle on the board.
figure form outline
2.
bodythe physical form of a person
  • He admired the shape of the athlete's physique.
figure physique
3.
geometrythe outline or external form of an object
  • The shape of the mountain was visible from afar.
contour form
4.
medicalRarethe state of personal health or fitnessRare
  • She was in great shape after months of training.
condition fitness

Verb

tr.
1.
physical shapingform something so it has a particular outline
  • She shaped the clay into a vase.
form mold sculpt
2.
developmentinfluence the development of something
  • His experiences shaped his personality..
form influence mold
3.
planningplan or prepare something carefully
  • They shaped the project over several months.
craft form mold
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  • shape: geometric figure like circle or square
    geometric figure like circle or square

Expressions with shape

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physically fit and healthy
She exercises daily to stay in shape.
poor or deteriorated condition
The car was in rough shape after the accident.
develop or progress in a promising way
The project is shaping up nicely..
become more defined or organized
The project began to take shape after months of planning.
restore physical fitness after inactivity
She worked hard to back into shape after the injury.
improve physical fitness through exercise
She decided to get into shape for the summer.

Origin of shape

Old English, sceap (form, figure)

Examples of shape in a sentence

  • He identified the shape as a hexagon.
  • Her shape changed after months of training.
  • The dress accentuated her natural shape.
  • The shape of the sculpture was intriguing.
  • Each shape in the pattern was unique.
  • He's trying to get back in shape for summer.

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  1. French:forme, modeler, ...
  2. German:Figur, formen, ...
  3. Italian:figura, modellare, ...
  4. Spanish:figura, moldear, ...
  5. Portuguese:forma, moldar, ...
  6. Chinese:图形, 塑造, ...
  7. Japanese:図形, 形にする, ...
  8. Arabic:شَكْل, شَكَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:צוּרָה, לְעַצֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:форма, лепить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:форма, формувати, ...
  12. Hindi:आकृति, आकार देना, ...
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