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mold is the dictionary form of molds Definition of mold
mold has definitions from the fields of fine art,botany,geology
1
[ verb ] form in clay, wax, etc

Synonyms

mould model

Examples

"model a head with clay"

2
[ noun ] the distinctive form in which a thing is made

Synonyms

stamp cast

Examples

"pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"

3
[ verb ] become moldy; spoil due to humidity

Synonyms

mildew

Examples

"The furniture molded in the old house"

4
[ noun ] container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

Synonyms

cast mould

5
[ verb ] make something, usually for a specific function

Synonyms

form shape forge work mould

Examples

"She molded the riceballs carefully" "Form cylinders from the dough" "shape a figure" "Work the metal into a sword"

6
[ verb ] fit tightly, follow the contours of

Examples

"The dress molds her beautiful figure"

7
[ noun ] the process of becoming mildewed

Synonyms

mildew

8
[ verb ] form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

Synonyms

mould cast

Examples

"cast a bronze sculpture"

9
[ noun ] (geology) loose soil rich in organic matter

Synonyms

mould

10
[ noun ] (botany) a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter

Synonyms

mould

11
[ verb ] shape or influence; give direction to

Synonyms

determine shape influence regulate

Examples

"experience often determines ability" "mold public opinion"

12
[ noun ] (fine art) sculpture produced by molding

Synonyms

molding moulding modeling clay_sculpture mould

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Rhymes with

old's goldfields field's fields' fields child's shield's reynolds

Phonetic and Homophones

M OW1 L D Z

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