Meaning & Definition of Mold in English
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Mold
/moʊld/
noun
1. The distinctive form in which a thing is made
- "Pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
synonym:
- cast,
- mold,
- mould,
- stamp
2. Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
synonym:
- mold,
- mould,
- cast
3. Loose soil rich in organic matter
synonym:
- mold,
- mould
4. The process of becoming mildewed
synonym:
- mildew,
- mold,
- mould
5. A fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
synonym:
- mold,
- mould
6. A dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
- "A lobster mold"
- "A gelatin dessert made in a mold"
synonym:
- mold,
- mould
7. A distinctive nature, character, or type
- "A leader in the mold of her predecessors"
synonym:
- mold,
- mould
8. Sculpture produced by molding
synonym:
- mold,
- mould,
- molding,
- moulding,
- modeling,
- clay sculpture
verb
1. Form in clay, wax, etc
- "Model a head with clay"
synonym:
- model,
- mold,
- mould
2. Become moldy
- Spoil due to humidity
- "The furniture molded in the old house"
synonym:
- mold,
- mildew
3. Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
- "Cast a bronze sculpture"
synonym:
- cast,
- mold,
- mould
4. Make something, usually for a specific function
- "She molded the rice balls carefully"
- "Form cylinders from the dough"
- "Shape a figure"
- "Work the metal into a sword"
synonym:
- shape,
- form,
- work,
- mold,
- mould,
- forge
5. Fit tightly, follow the contours of
- "The dress molds her beautiful figure"
synonym:
- mold
6. Shape or influence
- Give direction to
- "Experience often determines ability"
- "Mold public opinion"
synonym:
- determine,
- shape,
- mold,
- influence,
- regulate