shape vs ridge

shape and ridge both are nouns.

shape and ridge both are verbs.

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

As verbs, ridge is a hyponym of shape; that is, ridge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:

shape: give shape or form to
ridge: form into a ridge

Other hyponyms of shape include individuate, tie, terrace, fork, tabulate, dimension, roll, draw, strike, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, twist, sliver, plume, round, round off, round out, scallop, scollop, square, square up, dish, fit, flatten, deform, distort, strain, blow, block, block, cup, circle, encircle, turn.

shape (noun)	ridge (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance	a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)	any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane
the visual appearance of something or someone	a long narrow natural elevation or striation
alternative names for the body of a human being	a long narrow range of hills
a perceptual structure	a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept	any long raised strip
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

shape (verb)	ridge (verb)
give shape or form to	form into a ridge
shape or influence; give direction to	spade into alternate ridges and troughs
make something, usually for a specific function	throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides
	plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip
	extend in ridges

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