shape
n. C / U A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈʃeɪp// UK //ʃˈeɪp// shape Archaic General-service
n. the physical form or outline of something. You use this to describe if an object is a circle, a square, or something else.
n. the external form, contours, or outline of an object or person.
The clouds are in the shape of a heart.
The baker uses a metal cutter to give the cookies a star shape before putting them in the oven.
The architect designed the building to mimic the organic shape of a seashell, blending modern materials with natural curves.
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'of' to describe a specific form.