shape

v. design; mold; form; direct; be formed, be molded

n. form; model; image; condition; fitness; mold

This article is about describing the shape of an object. See list of geometric shapes for common shapes, for other uses see Shape (disambiguation). Shape (OE. sceap Eng. created thing), refers to the external two-dimensional outline, appearance or configuration of some thing — in contrast to the matter or content or substance of which it is composed.
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Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) is the central command of NATO military forces. It is located at Casteau, north of the Belgian city of Mons.From 1951 SHAPE was the headquarters of operational forces in the European theatre (Allied Command Europe, ACE), but since 2003 SHAPE has been the headquarters of Allied Command Operations (ACO) controlling all allied operations worldwide. The former Allied Command Atlantic (ACLANT) headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, was simultaneously converted into the headquarters for the new Allied Command Transformation (ACT) responsible for transformation and training of NATO forces. SHAPE retained its traditional name with reference to Europe although the geographical scope of its activities was extended in 2003. The commanding officer of Allied Command Operations has also retained the title "Supreme Allied Commander Europe" (SACEUR), and continues to be a U.S. four star general with the dual-hatted role of Commander, U.S. European Command. Airlift support for the travels of the SACEUR are provided by the 309th Airlift Squadron at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium.
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Noun
1. the supremem headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe
(synonym) Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
(hypernym) high command, supreme headquarters
(part-holonym) North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO

Noun
1. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke"
(synonym) form, configuration, contour, conformation
(hypernym) spatial property, spatiality
(hyponym) sharpness, keenness
(attribute) straight
(derivation) form
2. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
(synonym) form
(hypernym) attribute
(hyponym) solid
3. 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"
(synonym) human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh
(hypernym) body, organic structure, physical structure
(hyponym) person
(part-holonym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
4. a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"
(synonym) embodiment
(hypernym) concretism, concrete representation
(derivation) determine, mold, influence, regulate
5. the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"
(synonym) form, cast
(hypernym) appearance, visual aspect
(derivation) form
6. the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
(synonym) condition
(hypernym) good health, healthiness
(hyponym) fitness, physical fitness, good shape, good condition
7. 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"
(synonym) form, pattern
(hypernym) structure
(hyponym) fractal
(part-holonym) percept, perception, perceptual experience
(derivation) determine, mold, influence, regulate
Verb
1. shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
(synonym) determine, mold, influence, regulate
(hypernym) cause, do, make
(hyponym) dispose, incline
(derivation) form, pattern
2. make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the riceballs carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
(synonym) form, work, mold, mould, forge
(hypernym) create from raw material, create from raw stuff
(hyponym) carve
(verb-group) work, work on, process
(derivation) form, cast
3. give a shape or form to; "shape the dough"
(synonym) form
(hypernym) change, alter, modify
(hyponym) individuate
(derivation) form, configuration, contour, conformation

(v. i.)
To suit; to be adjusted or conformable.
  

(n.)
To image; to conceive; to body forth.
  

(n.)
To form or create; especially, to mold or make into a particular form; to give proper form or figure to.
  

(n.)
To design; to prepare; to plan; to arrange.
  

(n.)
To adapt to a purpose; to regulate; to adjust; to direct; as, to shape the course of a vessel.
  

(n.)
That which has form or figure; a figure; an appearance; a being.
  

(n.)
Form of embodiment, as in words; form, as of thought or conception; concrete embodiment or example, as of some quality.
  

(n.)
Dress for disguise; guise.
  

(n.)
Character or construction of a thing as determining its external appearance; outward aspect; make; figure; form; guise; as, the shape of a tree; the shape of the head; an elegant shape.
  

(n.)
A rolled or hammered piece, as a bar, beam, angle iron, etc., having a cross section different from merchant bar.
  

(n.)
A piece which has been roughly forged nearly to the form it will receive when completely forged or fitted.
  

(n.)
A model; a pattern; a mold.
  

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