Pronunciations (2)
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/ʃeɪpt/
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ʃeɪpt
Adjective
Having been given a shape, especially a curved shape.
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The shaped sides of the wardrobe give it a more attractive appearance.
Having a particular shape (sharing the appearance of something in space, especially its outline – often a basic geometric two-dimensional figure).
Usage- In compounds
Designed for a particular person or thing.
Usage- In compounds
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a God-shaped hole in one's heart
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Records showed the three security agents were already dead, which bore further investigation, but that was an Ibanez-shaped problem, and Lillian's problems were taller, leaner, and perhaps even meaner, so she focused on them instead.
Having a particularly pleasant or recognizable shape.
Usage- Internet
Adjective
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
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a shaped handgrip
the molded steel plates
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the wrought silver bracelet
having the shape of
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a square shaped playing field