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shape vs block

block vs shape

shape and block both are nouns.

shape and block both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shape Yes No Yes No
block Yes No Yes No
As verbs, block is a hyponym of shape; that is, block is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:
  • shape: give shape or form to
  • block: shape into a block or blocks
Other hyponyms of shape include individuate, tie, terrace, fork, tabulate, dimension, roll, draw, strike, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, twist, sliver, ridge, plume, round, round off, round out, scallop, scollop, square, square up, dish, fit, flatten, deform, distort, strain, blow, cup, circle, encircle, turn.
shape (noun) block (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
the visual appearance of something or someone an obstruction in a pipe or tube
alternative names for the body of a human being 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
a perceptual structure a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept a platform from which an auctioneer sells
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
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
shape (verb) block (verb)
give shape or form to shape into a block or blocks
shape or influence; give direction to shape by using a block
make something, usually for a specific function prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
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
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