shape
form
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
geometry is the mathematical science of shape
give shape or form to
shape the dough
form the young child's character
assume a form or shape
the water formed little beads
work
mold
mould
forge
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
imprint
establish or impress firmly in the mind
We imprint our ideas onto our children
organize
organise
create (as an entity)
social groups form everywhere
They formed a company
constitute
make
to compose or represent
This wall forms the background of the stage setting
The branches made a roof
This makes a fine introduction
take form
take shape
spring
develop into a distinctive entity
our plans began to take shape
a mold for setting concrete
they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation
mannequin
manikin
mannikin
manakin
a life-size dummy used to display clothes
cast
the visual appearance of something or someone
the delicate cast of his features
a particular mode in which something is manifested
his resentment took the form of extreme hostility
configuration
contour
conformation
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
he could barely make out their shapes
an ability to perform well
he was at the top of his form
the team was off form last night
human body
physical body
material body
soma
build
figure
physique
anatomy
bod
chassis
frame
flesh
alternative names for the body of a human being
Leonardo studied the human body
he has a strong physique
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
kind
sort
variety
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
sculpture is a form of art
what kinds of desserts are there?
pattern
a perceptual structure
the composition presents problems for students of musical form
a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
word form
signifier
descriptor
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached
a printed document with spaces in which to write
he filled out his tax form
an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
the essay was in the form of a dialogue
he first sketches the plot in outline form
variant
strain
var.
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
a new strain of microorganisms
class
grade
course
a body of students who are taught together
early morning classes are always sleepy
phase
(physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system