Shape and Type

Shape

Shape noun - A state of being or fitness.

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Type and shape are semantically related In some cases you can use "Type" instead a noun "Shape".

Nearby Words: shaped, shapeless, shapely, shaping

Type noun - A number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common.

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Shape and type are semantically related in style topic. Sometimes you can use "Shape" instead a noun "Type".

Nearby Words: typical, typed

human	human shape	human type
good	good shape	good type
physical	physical shape	physical type
best	best shape	best type
Other adjectives: exact, particular, similar, usual, common, specific, right, certain, original, actual, wrong, bad, dark, new, unique, traditional, general, possible, basic, different, humanoid.

Fighters use different tactics depending on the type and shape of the arena.

Source: Useful Notes / Mixed Martial Arts
As of Pokémon X and Y this is a common body shape for the newly introduced Fairy type with Jigglypuff, Clefairy, and Marill all becoming part Fairy type.

Source: Waddling Head
Erin's Arm Cannon seems to be this type of gun, judging from it's shape and size.

Source: Anime / Brigadoon: Marin and Melan

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