Misshape: meaning, definitions and examples

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misshape

[ ˈmɪsʃeɪp ]

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in art

To deform or distort the shape or form of something, especially in a way that is considered unattractive or unnatural.

Synonyms

deform, distort, twist, warp

Examples of usage

He misshaped the clay sculpture while trying to mold it.
The artist intentionally misshaped the canvas to create a more abstract piece.
The misshaped figure in the painting added an eerie quality to the artwork.

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in manufacturing

To create a product with a flaw or irregularity in its shape or structure.

Synonyms

abnormality, defect, flaw, irregularity

Examples of usage

The factory had to discard the misshaped bottles due to quality control standards.
The misshaped parts caused delays in the assembly line.
The misshaped components were a result of a malfunction in the machine.

Translations

Translations of the word "misshape" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deformação

🇮🇳 विकृति

🇩🇪 Missgestaltung

🇮🇩 bentuk salah

🇺🇦 деформація

🇵🇱 zniekształcenie

🇯🇵 異形

🇫🇷 déformation

🇪🇸 deformación

🇹🇷 şekil bozukluğu

🇰🇷 변형

🇸🇦 تشوه

🇨🇿 deformace

🇸🇰 deformácia

🇨🇳 变形

🇸🇮 deformacija

🇮🇸 afmyndan

🇰🇿 деформация

🇬🇪 დეფორმაცია

🇦🇿 dəformasiya

🇲🇽 deformación

Word origin

The word 'misshape' originated from Middle English 'misshapen', which is a combination of 'mis-' (meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly') and 'shapen' (meaning 'to shape'). Over time, 'misshape' evolved to refer to the act of deforming or distorting something, either physically or figuratively. The term has been used in various contexts, from art to manufacturing, to describe the alteration of shape or form in a negative or unintended way.