form (something) out of (something)

form (something) out of (something)

To create or shape something from something else. Roger was so bored during dinner that he started forming a heart out of his peas.

See also: form, of, out

form something out of something

to shape something from something. He formed a tiny elephant out of the clay. Wally formed a mound out of the sand.

See also: form, of, out