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How to pronounce shape
Say it like this: /ˈʃeɪp/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does shape mean?
nounThe status or condition of something
“The used bookshop wouldn’t offer much due to the poor shape of the book.”
Condition of personal health, especially muscular health.
“We exercise to keep in good physical shape.”
A graphical representation of an object's form or its external boundary, outline, or external surface.
“What shape shall we use for the cookies? Stars, circles, or diamonds?”
verbTo create or make.
“Earth was shapen by God for God's folk.”
To give something a shape and definition.
“Shape the dough into a pretzel. For my art project, I plan to shape my clay lump into a bowl.”
To form or manipulate something into a certain shape.
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