shape

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shape: geometric figure like circle or square
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Translation of shape from English into Dutch,

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Noun

1.

mathematics

TECH.
geometric figure like circle or square
TECH.
  • She drew a shape resembling a triangle on the board.Ze tekende een vorm die leek op een driehoek op het bord.
2.

body

the physical form of a person
  • He admired the shape of the athlete's physique.Hij bewonderde de vorm van het lichaam van de atleet.
3.

geometry

the outline or external form of an object
  • The shape of the mountain was visible from afar.De vorm van de berg was van veraf zichtbaar.
4.

medical

Rare
the state of personal health or fitness
Rare
conditie ffitheid f
  • She was in great shape after months of training.Ze was in geweldige conditie na maanden van training.

Verb

tr.
1.

physical shaping

form something so it has a particular outline
  • She shaped the clay into a vase.Ze boetseerde de klei tot een vaas.
2.

development

influence the development of something
  • His experiences shaped his personality.Zijn ervaringen vormden zijn persoonlijkheid
3.

planning

plan or prepare something carefully
  • They shaped the project over several months.Ze vormden het project gedurende enkele maanden.
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Expressions with shape: examples in English and translations in Dutch

fit
in vorm
She exercises daily to stay in shape.
slechte staat
slechte conditie
The car was in rough shape after the accident.
zich ontwikkelen
vooruitgaan
The project is shaping up nicely.
vorm krijgen
The project began to take shape after months of planning.
weer in vorm komen
After the holidays, she decided to get back into shape.
in vorm komen
fit worden
She decided to get into shape for the summer.

Images of shape

  • shape: geometric figure like circle or square
    (mathematics) vorm

Synonyms and analogies of shape in English

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.
SHAPE
ʃeɪp
Acronym

acr: Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe

TECH.
main office for NATO military operations in Europe
TECH.
SHAPE
  • The general visited the SHAPE to discuss strategy.De generaal bezocht het SHAPE om de strategie te bespreken.

Translations of "shape" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
vormnm.

A thin mustache can subtly change the shape of a face.

Een dunne snor kan subtiel de vorm van een gezicht veranderen.

conditienf.

Their decent shape allowed them to participate in the marathon without issues.

Dankzij hun goede conditie konden ze zonder problemen aan de marathon meedoen.

staatnm.

Despite the rough trip, the suitcase arrived in great shape.

Ondanks de ruwe reis is de koffer in perfecte staat aangekomen.

modelnn.

Hair mousse helps to hold the shape of the hairstyle all day.

Haarmousse helpt het kapsel de hele dag mooi in model te houden.

gestaltenf.

A monstrous shape hulked behind the thick fog, barely visible.

Een monsterlijke gestalte doemde vaag op achter de dikke mist.

Verb
vormenv.

During class, children learned to shape animals using foam board pieces.

Tijdens de les leerden de kinderen dieren vormen van stukjes foamboard.

bepalenv.

Lurking fears often shape our choices without us realizing it.

Verborgen angsten bepalen vaak onze keuzes zonder dat we het doorhebben.

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shape: Examples and translations in context

The river took on a different shape after the heavy rainfall.

Na de heftige regenval kreeg de rivier een heel andere vorm.

Each pearly in the jewelry was unique in shape and shine.

Elke parel in het sieraad had zijn eigen vorm en glans.

This round shape looks like a perfect disk for the project.

Deze ronde vorm lijkt op een perfecte schijf voor het project.

He identified the physical object by its unique shape and texture.

Hij herkende het fysieke voorwerp aan zijn unieke vorm en structuur.

The polygonal shape on the paper looked like a distorted pentagon.

De veelhoekige vorm op het papier leek op een vervormde vijfhoek.

She trimmed the rubber plant to maintain its shape and size.

Ze snoeide de rubberplant om de vorm en grootte te behouden.

The rectangle shape of the smartphone fits nicely in your hand.

De rechthoekige vorm van de smartphone ligt prettig in je hand.

Square sausage adds a unique shape to the traditional breakfast plate.

Vierkante worst zorgt voor een opvallende vorm op het traditionele ontbijtbord.

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