shape

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shape noun

The 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.“The vet checked to see what kind of shape the animal was in.”
The appearance of something in terms of its arrangement in space, especially its outline; often a basic geometric two-dimensional figure.“He cut a square shape out of the cake.”
Form; formation.

shape verb

To 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.
(of a country, person, etc) To give influence to.

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