shape-shifter — [shāp′shif΄tər] n. Folklore a creature or thing that can change shape at will or that does so under certain conditions * * * … Universalium
shape-shifter — [shāp′shif΄tər] n. Folklore a creature or thing that can change shape at will or that does so under certain conditions … English World dictionary
Shape memory alloy — A shape memory alloy (SMA, also known as a smart alloy, memory metal, or muscle wire) is an alloy that remembers its shape, and can be returned to that shape after being deformed, by applying heat to the alloy. When the shape memory effect is… … Wikipedia
Shape-Shifting — While the ability to change shape or take on the appearance of an animal, plant, or other being seems to many Westerners to be one of the most outlandish claims made by or on behalf of shamans, it may seem entirely ordinary in other cultures.… … Historical dictionary of shamanism
change form — verb assume a different shape or form • Syn: ↑change shape, ↑deform • Derivationally related forms: ↑deformation (for: ↑deform) • Hypernyms: ↑change … Useful english dictionary
Shape optimization — is part of the field of optimal control theory. The typical problem is to find the shape which is optimal in that it minimizes a certain cost functional while satisfying given constraints. In many cases, the functional being solved depends on the … Wikipedia
Change (Sugababes album) — Change Studio album by Sugababes Released October 1, 2007 ( … Wikipedia
Shape Memory Polymer — Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) are polymer materials which may be returned from a deformed state to their original shape or permanent configuration via an external stimulus. The external stimulus is usually temperature, as in the case of thermally… … Wikipedia
Shape analysis (software) — Shape analysis is a static code analysis technique that discovers and verifies properties of linked, dynamically allocated data structures in (usually imperative) computer programs. It is typically used at compile time to find software bugs or to … Wikipedia
shape — UK US /ʃeɪp/ noun [U or S] ► the way that something is organized, or its general character or nature: the shape of sth »Technological developments have changed the shape of industry. »We need to change the whole shape of our ad campaign. ► the… … Financial and business terms
