n.
Function: noun
Date: before 12th century
1 a : the visible makeup characteristic of a particular item or kind of item <a cake in the shape of a Christmas tree> b (1) : spatial form or contour <the clouds kept changing shape > (2) : a standard or universally recognized spatial form <a stain in the shape of a perfect circle>
2 : the appearance of the body as distinguished from that of the face : FIGURE
3 a : PHANTOM , APPARITION <eerie shape s floating in the mist> b : assumed appearance : GUISE <a trick-or-treater in the shape of a pumpkin>
4 : form of embodiment <our plans are taking shape >
5 : a mode of existence or form of being having identifying features
6 : a molded dessert especially : BLANCMANGE
7 : the condition in which someone or something exists at a particular time <the car was in fine shape >
– shaped \ ˌ sh ā pt \ adjective
– in shape : in an original, normal, or fit condition <exercises to keep in shape >