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mold

/m/oU/ld/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the distinctive form in which a thing is made

    noun.shape

    Synonyms cast mould stamp

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms cast mould

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. loose soil rich in organic matter

    noun.substance

    Synonyms mould

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. the process of becoming mildewed

    noun.process

    Synonyms mildew mould

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter

    noun.plant

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold

    noun.food

    Examples
    A lobster mold.
    A gelatin dessert made in a mold.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. a distinctive nature, character, or type

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    A leader in the mold of her predecessors.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. sculpture produced by molding

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms clay sculpture modeling molding mould moulding

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. A spot; a blemish; a mole.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  10. Crumbling, soft, friable earth; esp., earth containing the remains or constituents of organic matter, and suited to the growth of plants; soil.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  11. A growth of minute fungi of various kinds, esp. those of the great groups <i>Hyphomycetes</i>, and <i>Physomycetes</i>, forming on damp or decaying organic matter.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  12. The matrix, or cavity, in which anything is shaped, and from which it takes its form; also, the body or mass containing the cavity; as, a sand <i>mold</i>; a jelly <i>mold</i>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. form in clay, wax, etc

    verb.creation

    Synonyms model mould

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. become moldy; spoil due to humidity

    verb.change

    Examples
    The furniture molded in the old house.
    Synonyms mildew

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

    verb.creation

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. make something, usually for a specific function

    verb.creation

    Examples
    She molded the rice balls carefully.
    Synonyms forge form mould shape work

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. fit tightly, follow the contours of

    verb.contact

    Examples
    The dress molds her beautiful figure.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. shape or influence; give direction to

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    Mold public opinion.
    Synonyms determine influence regulate shape

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. To cover with mold or soil.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  8. To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  9. To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  10. To form into a particular shape; to shape; to model; to fashion.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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