mold
mold /ˈmoʊld/
noun
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()
[ 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
-
()
[ 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
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[ 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
-
[ 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
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[ 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
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[ 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
-
[ N. American]
The process of becoming mildewed
(
mildew
, mold
[ N. American] , mould
[Canadian, British] )
the process of becoming mildewed
-
[ N. American]
Loose soil rich in organic matter
(
mold
[ N. American] , mould
[Canadian, British] )
loose soil rich in organic matter
verb
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()
[ 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
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()
[ 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
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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
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[ 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
-
[ 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
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[ 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