(nautical) Any of a set of simple geometric shapes that are hung from a mast and visually indicate the status of a vessel to other vessels.

In poor condition; sick, ailing

plural of shape operator

(geometry, differential geometry) The differential of the Gauss map of an oriented surface at a given point on the surface.

present participle of take shape

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take shape

simple past tense of take shape

past participle of take shape

The overall shape of a person's body, typically defined by measurements at two or more points (such as bust and hips)

shape poems generally