shaping

Noun
  1. Any process serving to define the shape of something (synset 113576649)
    is a type of: physical process, process - a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
    same as: defining
  2. The act of fabricating something in a particular shape (synset 100927021)
    is a type of: fabrication, manufacture, manufacturing - the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
    subtypes:
    • filing - the act of using a file (as in shaping or smoothing an object)
    • forging - shaping metal by heating and hammering
    • metalwork, metalworking - the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner
    • granulation - the act of forming something into granules or grains
    • grooving, rifling - the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm
    • turning - the activity of shaping something on a lathe
    same as: formation
Adjective
  1. Forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning (synset 300588059)
    "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"; "the plastic forces of nature"
    similar to: constructive - constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
    same as: formative, plastic

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