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mold English

Meaning mold meaning

What does mold mean?
Definitions in simple English

mold Noun 1

— A mold is a hollow form in which a liquid or plastic object is made. The metal sword was made using a mold. — A mold is a frame or model around which an object is made. The gel dummy was made using a mold. — A mold is the shape or pattern of a mold. — A mold is a general shape or form of something. — A mold is a particular character or type of something.

mold Verb

— If you mold something, you make it in a mold. — If you mold something, you shape it into a particular form or shape. The molten metal was molded into a sword. — If you mold something, you guide the growth or development of someone. A teacher molds their students into educated adults. — If you mold something, you decorate it with moldings. The interior of the house was molded today.

mold

— verb (= model) form in clay, wax, etc model a head with clay — noun container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens — verb become moldy; spoil due to humidity The furniture molded in the old house — noun (= cast) the distinctive form in which a thing is made pottery of this cast was found throughout the region — noun loose soil rich in organic matter — noun a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter — noun (= mould, molding, moulding) sculpture produced by molding — noun (= mould) a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold a lobster mold a gelatin dessert made in a mold — noun (= mould) a distinctive nature, character, or type a leader in the mold of her predecessors — verb fit tightly, follow the contours of The dress molds her beautiful figure — verb (= cast, mould) form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold cast a bronze sculpture — noun (= mildew) the process of becoming mildewed — verb (= determine, shape, influence) shape or influence; give direction to experience often determines ability mold public opinion — verb (= shape, form, work, mould) 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

Synonyms mold synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as mold?

mold English » English

mould mildew form cast shape model stamp must pattern molding grow mouldy forge die become moldy work template sculpt moulding make fungus turn mustiness moldy knead go bad fashion become mouldy spoil sort rust regulate mycete musty mould fungus moldiness modeling mint matrix kind influence impression humus frame formative earth determine clay sculpture casting build brick

Topics mold topics

What do people use mold to talk about?
Work and occupation Occupation Working with minerals

Working with clay
Universe, creation Plant

Moss, fungus, algae
Work and occupation Occupation Working with minerals

Working with metal
Work and occupation Occupation Working with minerals

Working with glass
States Quality

Shape
Work and occupation Occupation Art

Sculpture

Conjugation mold conjugation

How do you conjugate mold?

mold · verb

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