Shaping: meaning, definitions and examples

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shaping

[ ˈʃeɪpɪŋ ]

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physical appearance

The way that someone or something looks; the physical form or appearance of someone or something.

Synonyms

appearance, figure, form, outline

Examples of usage

She was always conscious of her physical shaping.
His shaping was admired by many in the fashion industry.

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molding or forming

To mold or form into a particular shape; to give a particular form or structure to something.

Synonyms

form, model, mold, sculpt

Examples of usage

She spent hours shaping the clay into a beautiful vase.
He is skilled at shaping metal into intricate designs.

Translations

Translations of the word "shaping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 moldagem

🇮🇳 आकार देना

🇩🇪 Formgebung

🇮🇩 pembentukan

🇺🇦 формування

🇵🇱 kształtowanie

🇯🇵 成形

🇫🇷 modelage

🇪🇸 moldeado

🇹🇷 şekillendirme

🇰🇷 성형

🇸🇦 تشكيل

🇨🇿 tvarování

🇸🇰 tvarovanie

🇨🇳 塑造

🇸🇮 oblikovanje

🇮🇸 mótun

🇰🇿 қалыптастыру

🇬🇪 ფორმირება

🇦🇿 formalaşdırma

🇲🇽 moldeado

Word origin

The word 'shaping' has its origins in the Old English word 'scapian', which means 'to create or form'. Over time, the word evolved to 'shaping' in Middle English, with the meaning of molding or forming into a particular shape. The concept of shaping has been integral to various crafts and industries throughout history, from pottery to metalworking.