I. ˈshāpiŋ, -pēŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English shapinge, from gerund of shapen to shape
1. : the act of one that shapes
2. : a thing created or shaped : creature , creation
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English shapinge, from present participle of shapen to shape
: that shapes or is designed to shape
• shap·ing·ly adverb