mold

Nouns

• (n) the distinctive form in which a thing is made
  • pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
  stamp, mould, cast,
• (n) container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens cast, mould,
• (n) loose soil rich in organic matter mould,
• (n) the process of becoming mildewed mildew, mould,
• (n) a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter mould,
• (n) a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
  • a lobster mold
  • a gelatin dessert made in a mold
  mould,
• (n) a distinctive nature, character, or type
  • a leader in the mold of her predecessors
  mould,
• (n) sculpture produced by molding clay sculpture, modeling, moulding, molding, mould,

Verbs

• (v) form in clay, wax, etc
  • model a head with clay
  mould, model,
• (v) become moldy; spoil due to humidity
  • The furniture molded in the old house
  mildew,
• (v) form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
  • cast a bronze sculpture
  mould, cast,
• (v) 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
  shape, mould, form, forge, work,
• (v) fit tightly, follow the contours of
  • The dress molds her beautiful figure
• (v) shape or influence; give direction to
  • experience often determines ability
  • mold public opinion
  shape, determine, influence, regulate,

Synonyms

Words of close approximity