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adj
Having been given a shape, especially a curved shape.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Having a particular shape (sharing the appearance of something in space, especially its outline – often a basic geometric two-dimensional figure).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-compounds
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adj
Designed for a particular person or thing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-compounds
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adj
Having a particularly pleasant or recognizable shape.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet
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verb
simple past and past participle of shape
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
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adjective
having the shape of
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adjective satellite
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: molded, wrought
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History
From Middle English schaped, ischaped, equivalent to shape + -ed.
Across languages
18 source translations are retained for this English entry.
