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How to sign: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
"geometry is the mathematical science of shape";
Similiar / Same: form
Categories: attribute
Within this category: amorphous shape, angular shape, circle, column, connection, distorted shape, figure, flare, line, natural shape, plane, round shape, solid, square, triangle
How to sign: 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";
Similiar / Same: human body, physical body, material body, bod, chassis, build, figure, physique, anatomy, flesh, soma, frame, form
Categories: body, organic structure, physical structure
Within this category: adult body, female body, juvenile body, male body, person
How to sign: shape or influence; give direction to
"experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion";
Similiar / Same: determine, influence, regulate, mold
Within this category: carry weight, decide, dispose, index, indispose, miscreate, pace, predetermine, reshape, time
How to sign: give a shape or form to
"shape the dough";
Similiar / Same: form
Categories: alter, change, modify
Within this category: block, block, blow, crystallize, culminate, cup, deform, dimension, dish, draw, encircle, fit, flatten, fork, granulate, individuate, plume, ridge, roll, round, scallop, sliver, square, strike, tabulate, terrace, tie, twist
