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1. Having the shape of
   "a square shaped playing field"
    
2. Shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
   "a shaped handgrip";
   - molded [N. Amer], wrought, moulded [Brit, Cdn]

1. Give direction to; be an influence on
   "experience often shapes ability";
   - determine, mold [N. Amer], influence, regulate, mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. Make something, usually for a specific function
   "shape a figure";
   - form, work, mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], forge
    
3. Give shape or form to
   "shape the dough";
   - form

See also: formed

Type of: alter, cause, change, create from raw material, create from raw stuff, do, engender, make, modify

Encyclopedia: Shape