SHAPING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SHAPING
To create or make.
"Earth was shapen by God for God's folk."
To give something a shape and definition.
"Shape the dough into a pretzel. For my art project, I plan to shape my clay lump into a bowl."
To form or manipulate something into a certain shape.
The action of the verb to shape.
A method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in operant conditioning.
Examples of SHAPING in a Sentence
- "Earth was shapen by God for God's folk."
- "Shape the dough into a pretzel. For my art project, I plan to shape my clay lump into a bowl."
Word Details
Is SHAPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHAPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHAPING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for SHAPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | a | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Anagrams of SHAPING
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHAPING
100 words from the letters in SHAPING
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How to Use SHAPING in Word Games
SHAPING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SHAPING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHAPING to find 100 additional valid words.