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shape vs strike

strike vs shape

shape and strike both are nouns.

shape and strike both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shape Yes No Yes No
strike Yes No Yes No
As verbs, strike is a hyponym of shape; that is, strike is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:
  • shape: give shape or form to
  • strike: cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp
shape (noun) strike (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball
the visual appearance of something or someone an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective
alternative names for the body of a human being a conspicuous success
a perceptual structure (baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept a gentle blow
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
shape (verb) strike (verb)
give shape or form to cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp
shape or influence; give direction to arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing
make something, usually for a specific function indicate (a certain time) by striking
make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
hit against; come into sudden contact with
affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely
produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
pierce with force
smooth with a strickle
hook by a pull on the line
produce by ignition or a blow
form by stamping, punching, or printing
disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
drive something violently into a location
occupy or take on
cause to experience suddenly
find unexpectedly
stop work in order to press demands
attain
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
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