Definition of shapes

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • shapes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • shapes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • shapes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of shapes


  • the visual appearance of something or someone (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. cast
    2. form
  • a perceptual structure (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. form
    2. pattern
  • make something, usually for a specific function (verb)

    Examples

    1. shape a figure

    Synonyms

    1. forge
    2. form
    3. mold
    4. mould
    5. work
  • a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. embodiment
  • any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) (noun)

    Examples

    1. he could barely make out their shapes

    Synonyms

    1. configuration
    2. conformation
    3. contour
    4. form
  • the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. condition
  • shape or influence; give direction to (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. determine
    2. influence
    3. mold
    4. regulate
  • alternative names for the body of a human being (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. anatomy
    2. bod
    3. build
    4. chassis
    5. figure
    6. flesh
    7. form
    8. frame
    9. human body
    10. material body
    11. physical body
    12. physique
    13. soma
  • the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance (noun)

    Examples

    1. geometry is the mathematical science of shape

    Synonyms

    1. form
  • the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. supreme headquarters allied powers europe
  • give shape or form to (verb)

    Examples

    1. shape the dough

    Synonyms

    1. form

See definition of shapes in Merriam Webster