shape in WordNet English dictionary

1. 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"
   human body  physical body  material body  soma  build  figure  physique  anatomy  shape  bod  chassis  frame  form  flesh 
   
2. the visual appearance of something or someone
   "the delicate cast of his features"
   form  shape  cast 
   
3. the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
   condition  shape 
   
4. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
   "he could barely make out their shapes"
   shape  form  configuration  contour  conformation 
   
5. a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
   "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"
   shape  embodiment 
   
6. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
   "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
   shape  form 
   
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"
   form  shape  pattern 
   

1. shape or influence; give direction to
   "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
   determine  shape  mold  influence  regulate 
   
2. make something, usually for a specific function
   "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
   shape  form  work  mold  mould  forge 
   
3. give shape or form to
   "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
   shape  form