muotoilla — meaning in English

English meaning

• block noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
• craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
• design noun A plan showing how something should look, function, or be built.
• form noun The shape or visible structure of something.
• formalize verb To give something a clear and fixed shape.
• format noun The way something is laid out or presented — its structure, style, or arrangement.
• formulate verb To develop and express an idea, plan, or statement clearly and precisely.
• frame noun A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
• hew verb To cut something down or reduce it using a sharp tool, such as an ax.
• mold noun A hollow container used to shape a liquid or soft substance as it sets or hardens.
• shape noun The outline or form of something, defined by its outer edges or surface.
• style noun A distinctive way of writing, speaking, dressing, or doing something.
• word noun The smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.

Senses

muotoilla is used for these senses in English:

• block (transitive) To stretch or mould (a knitted item, a hat, etc.) into the desired shape.
• craft To construct, develop something (like a skilled craftsman).
• design (obsolete, transitive) To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.
• form (transitive) To give (a shape or visible structure) to a thing or person.
• formalize (transitive) To give something a definite form; to shape.
• format To create or edit the layout of a document.
• formulate (transitive) To put into a clear and definite form of statement or expression.
• frame (transitive) To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.

block — full definition

1. noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
2. noun A section of a city bounded by streets, or the distance along one such section.
3. noun Something that stops progress or prevents access.
4. verb To obstruct or prevent something from passing or happening.
5. verb To stop someone from contacting you online.

craft — full definition

1. noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
2. noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
3. noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
4. noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
5. verb To make or produce something with skill and care.

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