[ʃeɪp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something
(e.g: she liked the shape of his nose)

- a geometric figure such as a square, triangle, or rectangle

- the correct or original form or contours of something
(e.g: her skirt had lost its shape long ago)

- the specified condition or state of someone or something
(e.g: the company came through a difficult period in excellent financial shape)


Phrases:
- in any shape or form
- in shape
- in the shape of
- lick someone/something into shape
- out of shape
- shape up or ship out
- take shape
- the shape of things to come
- throw shapes
- whip someone/something into shape

Origin:
Old English gesceap ‘external form’, also ‘creation’, sceppan ‘create’, of Germanic origin

[ʃeɪp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- give a particular shape or form to
(e.g: most caves are shaped by the flow of water through limestone)

- (of a sports player or athlete) take up a stance or set oneself to perform a particular action
(e.g: I had plenty of time and shaped to kick to the near touchline)


Phrases:
- in any shape or form
- in shape
- in the shape of
- lick someone/something into shape
- out of shape
- shape up or ship out
- take shape
- the shape of things to come
- throw shapes
- whip someone/something into shape

Origin:
Old English gesceap ‘external form’, also ‘creation’, sceppan ‘create’, of Germanic origin

[ʃeɪp], (Abbreviation)

Definitions:
- Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe


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