the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something

she liked the shape of his nose

houseplants come in all shapes and sizes

the stones are irregular in shape

a geometric figure such as a square, triangle, or rectangle

the correct or original form or contours of something

her skirt had lost its shape long ago

the specified condition or state of someone or something

the company came through a difficult period in excellent financial shape

most economists think the economy is in good shape

he was in no shape to drive

give a particular shape or form to

most caves are shaped by the flow of water through limestone

shape the dough into two-inch balls

(of a sports player or athlete) take up a stance or set oneself to perform a particular action

I had plenty of time and shaped to kick to the near touchline

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