block vs shape

block and shape both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
block	Yes	No	Yes	No
shape	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, shape is a hypernym of block; that is, shape is a word with a broader meaning than block:

Other hypernyms of block include form.

As verbs, shape is a hypernym of block; that is, shape is a word with a broader meaning than block:

Other hypernyms of block include form.

block (noun)	shape (noun)
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements	the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)	any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
an obstruction in a pipe or tube	the visual appearance of something or someone
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope	alternative names for the body of a human being
a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine	a perceptual structure
a platform from which an auctioneer sells	a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units	the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

block (verb)	shape (verb)
shape into a block or blocks	give shape or form to
shape by using a block	shape or influence; give direction to
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)	make something, usually for a specific function
be unable to remember
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
render unsuitable for passage
obstruct
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
support, secure, or raise with a block
block passage through
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
stop from happening or developing
run on a block system