Having been given a shape, especially a curved shape.

Shaped like the capital letter "A".

(Internet) The technique of slowing down Internet packet flow rate by narrowing the bandwidth to avoid a possible system overload.

present participle of shape up

(intransitive, often figuratively) To take a definite form.

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.

Of the form of a cross.

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