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Uncommonshaping
The correct spelling is shaping.
How to pronounce shaping
verb
Say it like: Sha-pin-g
The correct spelling is shaping. To create or make. For example: "Earth was shapen by God for God's folk."
Usage Examples
“Earth was shapen by God for God's folk.”
“Shape the dough into a pretzel. For my art project, I plan to shape my clay lump into a bowl.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To create or make.
- 2.To give something a shape and definition.
- 3.To form or manipulate something into a certain shape.
- 4.(of a country, person, etc) To give influence to.
- 5.To suit; to be adjusted or conformable.
noun
- 1.The action of the verb to shape.
- 2.A method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in operant conditioning.
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