List of shapes

Pis forPrism

A prism is a clear, solid object, usually shaped with a triangle on the top and bottom and straight sides. Prisms are used to change the direction of light, or to split it up into its colours like a rainbow.

Shapes, Science

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Pis forPyramid

A pyramid is a three-dimensional shape, usually a building, that has the sides made out of identical triangles. The base of a pyramid is usually a square but sometimes is a triangle too. Square-based pyramids are easier to build. In Egypt, pyramid-shaped tombs were built for their royal family. Inside the pyramid were lots of chambers for dead members of the family and supplies that they thought would be needed in the afterlife.

Landmarks, Shapes

Photo by Lachlan Hardy

Ris forRectangle

A rectangle is a shape with four sides. The two opposite pairs of sides are different lengths, unlike the square that has every side the same length. The rectangle in the picture is a framed painting. Rectangles are everywhere around us.

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Photo by Eva Cristescu

Ris forRound

Something is round if it has the same shape as a circle or a sphere. The hole in the piece of wood in the picture is round. Round is also a short form of around.

Adjectives, Prepositions, Shapes

Photo by Erik Fitzpatrick

Sis forShamrock

A shamrock is a representation of a three leaf white clover, which is the symbol of Ireland.

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Sis forSilhouette

A silhouette is the outline of something, usually filled in dark against a lighter background. Silhouette was originally a style of art, either drawn or from shapes cut out of black card.

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Sis forSphere

A sphere is a three dimensional shape. It is the same shape as a ball. Because it is 3 dimensional, you can make a sphere out of clay but you can't make it by cutting it out of a piece of paper. Every point on the outside of a sphere is the same distance from the centre of the sphere. A sphere with a map of the world printed on it is sometimes called a globe. Other objects that are almost spheres, like light bulbs, are sometimes called globes too.

Shapes

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Sis forSpherical

Something is spherical if its shape is roughly the same as a sphere. The flower in the picture is spherical.

Adjectives, Shapes

Photo by Quinn Dombrowski

Sis forSpike

A spike is a long, thin, pointed object. Some kinds of nail are called spikes. Some types of shoes have spikes on the sole to give them better grip. Many plants and animals grow their own spikes as a type of defense.

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