Misshape: meaning, definitions and examples
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misshape
[ ˈmɪsʃeɪp ]
in art
To deform or distort the shape or form of something, especially in a way that is considered unattractive or unnatural.
Synonyms
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: mishapen, misshaping, reshape, reshaping, shape, shaped, shapeless, shapely, shaper, shapes, shaping, unshaped.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,747, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.