Meaning of 'mold'

noun

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

Synonyms: cast

noun

sculpture produced by molding

Synonyms: molding

noun

a distinctive nature, character, or type

Example: "A leader in the mold of their predecessors."

Synonyms: mould

noun

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

Example: "a lobster mold"

Synonyms: mould

noun

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

Synonyms: mould

noun

the process of becoming mildewed

Synonyms: mould mildew

noun

the distinctive form in which a thing is made

Synonyms: cast

noun

loose soil rich in organic matter

Synonyms: mould

verb

become moldy

Synonyms: mildew

verb

shape or influence

Synonyms: shape

verb

fit tightly, follow the contours of

Example: "The dress molds your beautiful figure."

verb

make something, usually for a specific function

Example: "I molded the rice balls carefully."

Synonyms: shape

verb

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

Synonyms: cast

verb

form in clay, wax, etc

Synonyms: model