The action of the verb to shape. / (psychology) A method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in a series of steps in operant conditioning.

plural of shaping

Shaped like the letter "U"; bent such that the two ends are parallel. / Having a cross-section similar in appearance to a broad U.

(Ireland, idiomatic, slang) To act tough or put up a front. For example, to threaten a person by making "karate chops" at them, without actually doing harm or knowing karate.

Having the traditional shape of a heart (♥), that is pointed at one end and indented at the opposite side.

Alternative form of shape note

Of the form of a cross.

(intransitive, idiomatic) To improve; to correct one's bad habits or behavior. / (intransitive, idiomatic) To take shape; to transform into or become.

(mythology, science fiction, fantasy) A person or other being capable of changing their physical form.

A system of music notation designed to facilitate choral singing, and the style of psalmody associated with it. The heads of the notes are of various shapes, not always round.