Verbs of Manual Action - Verbs for Giving Shape

to give something a particular form

to make something into a shape

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

to change the shape of something out of its usual shape

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

to shape something into a bent or arched form

to shape something into a spiral or coiled pattern

to wind or circle something in coils

to wind material onto a cylindrical device for storage or use

to wind something in a circular or spiral manner

to fold something into a tube-like shape

to shape something into a rounded form by rolling or winding

to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form

to open something that is closed or folded

to unfold or spread something that was previously closed or folded

to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles

to create fabric or a fabric item by interlocking loops of yarn or thread using a hooked needle

to create fabric or material by interlacing threads, yarn, or other strands in a pattern using a loom or by hand

to pass a thin string or material through a narrow opening

to twist two or three strands of hair in a way that forms a single intertwined piece

to shape or create by cutting or sculpting, often using tools or a sharp instrument

to cut or carve designs or writings on a hard surface, often using acid or a laser beam

to carve or cut a design or lettering into a hard surface, such as metal or stone

to carve or shape a material, typically wood or stone, by using a sharp-edged tool with a flat metal blade

to carve or shape small pieces from a material, usually wood, using a knife or similar tool

to shape or fashion an object by pressing, shaping, or manipulating malleable material