shaping

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I - noun

1. any process serving to define the shape of something (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
defining
• Derivationally related forms:
define (for: defining), shape
• Hypernyms:
process, physical process
2. the act of fabricating something in a particular shape
• Syn:
formation
• Derivationally related forms:
shape, form (for: formation)
• Hypernyms:
fabrication, manufacture, manufacturing
• Hyponyms:
filing, forging, metalworking, metalwork, granulation,
grooving, rifling, turning

II - adjective

forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
- a formative influence
- a formative experience
• Syn:
formative, plastic
• Similar to:
constructive
• Derivationally related forms:
form (for: formative)