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Meaning & Definition of Mold in English

English

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