noun

1. SHAPING, the act of fabricating something in a particular shape
2. SHAPING, any process serving to define the shape of something
3. SHAPING, the form or outline of an object
4. SHAPING, the condition of something or someone
5. SHAPING, a physically strong and healthy condition

adjective

1. SHAPING, forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

verb

1. SHAPING, to give a particular form or shape to (something) : to work with (a material) in order to make something from it
2. SHAPING, to influence the development of (something) : to help (something) become what it is
3. SHAPING, to make (something, such as a plan) by a process of careful thought

1. The artist shaped the stone with a hammer and chisel.
2. Schools shape the minds of future leaders.
3. Ads help shape public opinion.
4. circles, squares, triangles, and other geometric shapes
5. The cake has a rectangular shape.
6. The pieces came in many different sizes and shapes.