shaping
1. [ noun ] any process serving to define the shape of something
Synonyms: defining
Related terms: process define
2. [ adjective ] forming or capable of forming or molding
Synonyms: formative
Examples:

"a formative influence" "a formative experience"

Related terms: constructive
3. [ noun ] the fabrication of something in a particular shape
Synonyms: formation
Related terms: fabrication filing grooving forging granulation metalworking shape shape
Similar spelling:   shopping
  shipping
  shaving
  shebang