Shape Words

Do you know what a “shape word” is? It’s a single letter and a word, where the letter describes the shape of the object. There aren’t many shape words although I wish there were more: the shape makes them easy to remember.

T-shirt: a short-sleeved casual top having the shape of a T when laid out flat

A-frame: the structure of a house that is shaped like a capital A

U-turn: a turn by a vehicle, completely reversing the direction of travel

V-neck: clothing with a neckline in a V-shape

A-line: clothing that has a fitted top and a flared bottom, like an A-line dress

T-bone: a thick steak containing a T-shaped bone

Do you have any shape words in your native language?