Mold

noun

moʊld

Noun

a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
“a lobster mold”
“a gelatin dessert made in a mold”
Similar:Mould
Type of:DessertSweetDish
a distinctive nature, character, or type
“a leader in the mold of her predecessors”
Similar:Mould
Type of:StylemarkEarmarkHallmark
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
Similar:Mould
Type of:Fungus
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
Similar:Cast Mould
Type of:Container
sculpture produced by molding
Similar:ModelingMolding MouldMoulding
Type of:Sculpture
the process of becoming mildewed
Similar:Mildew Mould
Type of:SpoilingSpoilage
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
Similar:Cast Mould Stamp
Type of:Solid
loose soil rich in organic matter
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Type of:SoilDirt

make something, usually for a specific function
“She molded the rice balls carefully”
Similar:Forge Form Mould Shape Work
shape or influence; give direction to
“mold public opinion”
Similar:Determine Influence Regulate Shape
Type of:DoCauseMake
become moldy; spoil due to humidity
“The furniture molded in the old house”
Similar:Mildew
Type of:Change
fit tightly, follow the contours of
“The dress molds her beautiful figure”
Type of:StickAdhereCling
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
Similar:Cast Mould
Type of:Form Forge Mould
form in clay, wax, etc
Similar:Model Mould
Type of:Mould Forge Work