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 mold mold /ˈmoʊld/

noun

  1. () [ N. American] Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens  ( mould [Canadian, British] , cast , mold [ N. American] )
    container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
  2. () [ N. American] The distinctive form in which a thing is made  ( cast , mould [Canadian, British] , mold [ N. American] , stamp )
    the distinctive form in which a thing is made
     Pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
    pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
  3. [ N. American] Sculpture produced by molding  ( clay sculpture , modeling [American] , mold [ N. American] , molding [ N. American] , mould [Canadian, British] , moulding [Canadian, British] )
    sculpture produced by molding
  4. [ N. American] A distinctive nature, character, or type  ( mold [ N. American] , mould [Canadian, British] )
    a distinctive nature, character, or type
     A leader in the mold of her predecessors
    a leader in the mold of her predecessors
  5. [ N. American] A dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold  ( mold [ N. American] , mould [Canadian, British] )
    a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
     A lobster mold
    a lobster mold
     A gelatin dessert made in a mold
    a gelatin dessert made in a mold
  6. [ N. American] A fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter  ( mold [ N. American] , mould [Canadian, British] )
    a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
  7. [ N. American] The process of becoming mildewed  ( mildew , mold [ N. American] , mould [Canadian, British] )
    the process of becoming mildewed
  8. [ N. American] Loose soil rich in organic matter  ( mold [ N. American] , mould [Canadian, British] )
    loose soil rich in organic matter

verb

  1. () [ N. American] (art) form in clay, wax, etc  ( model , mould [Canadian, British] , mold [ N. American] )
    (art) form in clay, wax, etc
     Model a head with clay
    model a head with clay
  2. () [ N. American] Become moldy; spoil due to humidity  ( mildew , mold [ N. American] )
    become moldy; spoil due to humidity
     The furniture molded in the old house
    The furniture molded in the old house
  3. Shape or influence; give direction to  ( mold , regulate , influence , determine , shape )
    shape or influence; give direction to
     Experience often determines ability
    experience often determines ability
     Mold public opinion
    mold public opinion
  4. [ N. American] Fit tightly, follow the contours of  ( mold [ N. American] )
    fit tightly, follow the contours of
     The dress molds her beautiful figure
    The dress molds her beautiful figure
  5. [ N. American] Make something, usually for a specific function  ( forge , mold [ N. American] , mould , form , shape , work )
    make something, usually for a specific function
     She molded the rice balls carefully
    She molded the rice balls carefully
     Form cylinders from the dough
    Form cylinders from the dough
     Shape a figure
    shape a figure
     Work the metal into a sword
    Work the metal into a sword
  6. [ N. American] Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold  ( cast , mold [ N. American] , mould [Canadian, British] )
    form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
     Cast a bronze sculpture
    cast a bronze sculpture