Definition: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
Usage: geometry is the mathematical science of shape
Main entry: form
Definition: a mold for setting concrete
Usage: they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation
Main entry: manakin, manikin, mannequin, mannikin, form
Definition: a life-size dummy used to display clothes
Definition: the visual appearance of something or someone
Usage: the delicate cast of his features
Main entry: form
Definition: a particular mode in which something is manifested
Usage: his resentment took the form of extreme hostility
Main entry: configuration, conformation, contour, shape, form
Definition: any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Usage: he could barely make out their shapes
Main entry: form
Definition: an ability to perform well
Usage: he was at the top of his form; the team was off form last night
Main entry: material body, physical body, physique, human body, soma, shape, anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame
Definition: alternative names for the body of a human being
Usage: Leonardo studied the human body; he has a strong physique; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
Main entry: form, kind, sort, variety
Definition: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Usage: sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
Main entry: form, pattern, shape
Definition: a perceptual structure
Usage: the composition presents problems for students of musical form; a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
Main entry: descriptor, word form, form, signifier
Definition: the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
Usage: the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached
Main entry: form
Definition: a printed document with spaces in which to write
Usage: he filled out his tax form
Main entry: form
Definition: an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
Usage: the essay was in the form of a dialogue; he first sketches the plot in outline form
Main entry: form, strain, var., variant
Definition: (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
Usage: a new strain of microorganisms
Main entry: course, class, grade, form
Definition: a body of students who are taught together
Usage: early morning classes are always sleepy
Definition: (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
Usage: the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system
Definition: give shape or form to
Usage: shape the dough; form the young child's character
Main entry: form
Definition: assume a form or shape
Usage: the water formed little beads
Main entry: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work
Definition: make something, usually for a specific function
Usage: She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough; shape a figure; Work the metal into a sword
Definition: establish or impress firmly in the mind
Usage: We imprint our ideas onto our children
Main entry: organise, organize, form
Definition: create (as an entity)
Usage: social groups form everywhere; They formed a company
Main entry: make, form, constitute
Definition: to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
Usage: The branches made a roof; This makes a fine introduction
Main entry: spring, form, take form, take shape
Definition: develop into a distinctive entity
Usage: our plans began to take shape