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shaping

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. 1.To create or make.
  2. 2.To give something a shape and definition.
  3. 3.To form or manipulate something into a certain shape.
  4. 4.(of a country, person, etc) To give influence to.
  5. 5.To suit; to be adjusted or conformable.

noun

  1. 1.The action of the verb to shape.
  2. 2.A method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in operant conditioning.

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