Word Finder - shaping

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To create or make.

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Earth was shapen by God for God's folk.

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To give something a shape and definition.

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Shape the dough into a pretzel.   For my art project, I plan to shape my clay lump into a bowl.

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To form or manipulate something into a certain shape.

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(of a country, person, etc) To give influence to.

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To suit; to be adjusted or conformable.

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To imagine; to conceive.

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The action of the verb to shape.

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A method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in operant conditioning.

Herschel, had the chief part in shaping its constitution.

There are two reasons in particular why the part which emendation plays in the shaping of Greek and Latin texts is apt to be overlooked.

Whatever truth may lie behind the romantic tales of Christian and Mahommedan, we know that Alphonso represented in a remarkable way the two great influences then shaping the character and civilization of Spain.

We are shaping a socialist market economy and introducing strategic readjustments to the economic structure.

Engineers and other craftsmen make extensive use of abrasion, effected by the aid of such abrasives as emery and carborundum, in shaping, finishing and polishing their work.

Besides these extraction and purification processes there are those of adjustment and shaping.

The shaping processes include the mechanical ones, such as rolling, forging and wire-drawing, and the remelting ones such as the crucible process of melting wrought iron or steel in crucibles and casting it in ingots for the manufacture of the best kinds of tool steel.

Mr Wood met this difficulty by the simple device of so shaping the cars that they completely protect both their own running gear and the track from all possible spattering, a device which, simple as it is, has materially lessened the cost of the steel and greatly increased the production.

C. Schlosser (1776-1861) exercising a considerable influence in shaping his thought.

Shaping, polishing and figuring of specula are accomplished by methods and tools very similar to those employed in the construction of lenses.

But despite the artificial character of the Trimurti, it has retained to this day at least its theoretical validity in orthodox Hinduism, whilst it has also undoubtedly exercised considerable influence in shaping sectarian belief, in promoting feelings of toleration towards the claims of rival deities; and in a tendency towards identifying divine figures newly sprung into popular favour with one or other of the principal deities, and thus helping to bring into vogue that notion of avatars, or periodical descents or incarnations of the deity, which has become so prominent a feature of the later sectarian belief.

But, on the other hand, the same process of racial intermixture also tended to gradually draw the lower race more or less under the influence of the Brahmanical forms of worship, and thus contributed towards the shaping of the religious system of modern Hinduism.

At Paris also he contracted the friendship with Lothar of Segni, the future Innocent III., which played so important a part in shaping his career.

According to their guru, Howard Rheingold, the values of the counter-culture baby boomers are shaping the development of new information technologies.

He explains Britain's role in shaping the destiny of the Middle East.

Perhaps then Buddhism's role in the shaping of song dynasty Chinese society will be better appreciated.

The shaping of the horizontally focusing mirror is more extreme as its bend is required to have greater ellipticity for a uniform focus.

Subjects include microscopic endodontics, cleaning and shaping, obturation techniques, surgical endodontics, practice management, news and links.

The body is shaping up, losing flab, becoming stronger.

During the eighteenth century hinged two piece molds were introduced, allowing the glassmaker to exert greater control over the shaping of the bottle.

If the stump comes out in one piece use it as a visual guide to the shaping of the new haft.

For really bad calluses and cracked heels, try using the Purple Nail Shaping Pad to further buff away rough patches.

Thus, leaving main knitting on larger pin and band knitting on smaller pin, working any shaping before you work the band.

During these earlier stages input from external organizations can be very effective in shaping the proposed legislation.

The English reformation has a great deal to do with shaping the modern world.

Already this summer is shaping up to be an absolute scorcher.

Long, elegantly tapered fingers calmly begin shaping it into the rough form of a rose.

It is this intrinsic power of fervent invocation and worship which found an early expression in the term brahma; and its independent existence as an active moral principle in shaping the destinies of man became recognized in the Vedic pantheon in the conception of a god Brihaspati or Brahmanaspati, " lord of prayer or devotion," the divine priest and the guardian of the pious worshipper.

The selection of organisms through the crucial test of fitness and the shaping of the organic world is an orderly process when contemplated on a grand scale, but of another kind; here the test of fitne s is supreme.

In the engineering industries milling machines constitute a very important class of machine tools, the characteristic of which is that rotary cutters are employed for shaping the metal (see Tools).

These nations will play a substantial role in shaping this new English, as they bring grammatical structure, idioms, and nuanced words from their native tongue.

Schemes and devices for which he never rightly accounted to himself, but which formed the whole interest of his life, were constantly shaping themselves in his mind, arising from the circumstances and persons he met.

Moment by moment the event is imperceptibly shaping itself, and at every moment of this continuous, uninterrupted shaping of events the commander-in-chief is in the midst of a most complex play of intrigues, worries, contingencies, authorities, projects, counsels, threats, and deceptions and is continually obliged to reply to innumerable questions addressed to him, which constantly conflict with one another.

The English Reformation has a great deal to do with shaping the modern world.

Finally, many companies now need the ability to handle multiple Internet links, traffic shaping, voice over IP and dynamic routing protocols.

How are young people involved in shaping the project/programme?

Their assistance and advice in shaping a strategy document for the completion of the canal is essential and much appreciated.

More thought should perhaps be given to the role of heroic and traitorous acts in shaping a battle.

Whether or not you admit it, destiny is shaping our lives.

Another reason to invest in specialized nursing bras is because your breasts are much bigger after pregnancy and childbirth than they were before, which increases the need for support and shaping.

While not shaping itself 100 percent to your body, the latex mattress does shift with you quicker and more natural than other types of mattresses.

This is shaping up to be the largest pet food recall in history.

Above and beyond slicing your roast, an electric knife is a great tool for shaping foam inserts.

These knives are used for peeling the bark off the wood, shaping the pieces and making tenons.

For those extra strong eyebrows, Eyebrow Shaping can be an important beauty enhancement.

For a flattering eyebrow shape, visit a salon and have an esthetician who specializes in eyebrow shaping wax and groom your brows.

If you haven't had a professional shaping service, book an appointment several days before your wedding to get eyebrows groomed and shaped to better flatter your facial shape.

Yes, goth girls can feel comfortable getting pampered, so no need to avoid the beauty salon for a little eyebrow shaping.

Keep the cookie size small when spooning or shaping the cookies so they will not fall apart or crumble.

This model has a roomy toe, self shaping tongue along with lateral and rear support that makes it a great all-purpose ski boot.