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mold
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
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noun
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
noun
sculpture produced by molding
noun
a distinctive nature, character, or type
“a leader in the mold of her predecessors”
noun
a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
“a lobster mold”
noun
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
noun
the process of becoming mildewed
noun
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
verb
become moldy; spoil due to humidity
“The furniture molded in the old house”
verb
shape or influence; give direction to
“experience often determines ability”
verb
fit tightly, follow the contours of
“The dress molds her beautiful figure”
verb
make something, usually for a specific function
“She molded the rice balls carefully”
verb
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
“cast a bronze sculpture”
verb
form in clay, wax, etc
“model a head with clay”
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Example Sentences
a leader in the mold of her predecessors
a lobster mold
a gelatin dessert made in a mold
pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
The furniture molded in the old house
experience often determines ability
mold public opinion
The dress molds her beautiful figure
She molded the rice balls carefully
Form cylinders from the dough
shape a figure
Work the metal into a sword
cast a bronze sculpture
model a head with clay
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