pear shape

collocation in English

meaningsofpearandshape

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pear
noun[C or U]
uk
/peər/us
/per/
a sweet fruit, usually with a green skin and a lot of juice, that has a round base and is slightly pointed towards ...
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shape
noun
uk
/ʃeɪp/us
/ʃeɪp/
the particular physical form or appearance ...
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(Definition ofpearandshapefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The mace changed in form from disc topearshapeduring this period, yet there is no mention of this or of other archaeologically attested military advances.
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At the heart of the brooch, sits a 20.02 carat deep bluepearshapediamond.
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The three most common shapes in order of size are the standard, the kite, and the smallerpearshape.
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The particles produced through this method are normally of spherical orpearshape.
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The lower portion of the body is oval or a smallpearshape.
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The female has apearshapewhen swollen.
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The carapace grows to a maxiximum length of 16 (28) mm, with the anterior part is narrowing, giving it apearshape.
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Pearshapediamonds can opt between varying length and width ratios for the ideal looking pear-shaped diamond.
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It is in apearshape, and cut from a 55.85 carat rough.
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It is made of wood, with a distinctivepearshapeand four strings made of nylon (formerly twisted silk).
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The papilla is usually ovoid or pear shaped.
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It has a rough black skin with hot-flavored white flesh, is round or irregularly pear shaped, and grows to around 10cm 0 in diameter.
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The asci are globose and pear shaped, and released by irregular disintegration of the wall of cleistothecium.
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The closest bands are circles, but further out they become pear shaped with the narrow part pointing to the saddle.
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The outline is especially flattering to pear shapes wishing to disguise the stomach area or emphasize the bust.
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It is pear shaped and has a 147acre m2 surface area.
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