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1. Any process serving to define the shape of something
   - defining
    
2. The act of fabricating something in a particular shape
   - formation

1. Forming or capable of forming or moulding or fashioning
   "a shaping influence";
   - formative, plastic

1. Give direction to; be an influence on
   "experience often shapes ability";
   - determine, mold [N. Amer], influence, regulate, mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. Make something, usually for a specific function
   "shape a figure";
   - form, work, mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], forge
    
3. Give shape or form to
   "shape the dough";
   - form

Derived forms: shapings

See also: constructive

Type of: alter, cause, change, create from raw material, create from raw stuff, do, engender, fabrication, make, manufacture, manufacturing, modify, physical process, process

Encyclopedia: Shaping