1. shaping - noun
· any process serving to define the shape of something
Synonym(s): defining
Hypernym(s): process, physical_process
2. shaping - noun
· the act of fabricating something in a particular shape
Synonym(s): formation
Hypernym(s): fabrication, manufacture, manufacturing
3. shape - verb
· shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
Synonym(s): determine, mold, influence, regulate
4. shape - verb
· make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
Synonym(s): form, work, mold, mould, forge
Hypernym(s): create_from_raw_material, create_from_raw_stuff
5. shape - verb
· give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
Synonym(s): form
Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify
6. shaping - adjective
· forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning; "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"; "the plastic forces of nature"
Synonym(s): formative, plastic
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