tapering at each end

A poem written in such a way that the lines form a pattern, usually related to the subject-matter of the poem.

(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.

Of the form of a cross.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shape up

simple past tense and past participle of shape up

present participle of shape up

shaped like the letter S

shaped like a needle