beginningshape
nounUK /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ ʃeɪp/
US /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ ʃeɪp/
The first simple form of something before it grows or changes.
The clay ball was the beginningshape of the little pot.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A simple early drawing that shows the main idea of a picture.
She drew the beginningshape of the house before adding windows.
3. The first stage of a plan or idea.
Our club is still a beginningshape, but we meet every week.
4. A basic outline used to start a craft or building.
The beginningshape of the kite was just two crossed sticks.