mold 
mold (mōld)
noun
- a pattern, hollow form, or matrix for giving a certain shape to something in a plastic or molten state
- a frame, shaped core, etc. on or around which something is modeled
- a pattern after which something is formed; model
- something formed or shaped in or on, or as if in or on, a mold; often, specif., a gelatin dessert, aspic, etc. so prepared
- the form or shape given by a mold
- form or shape in general
- distinctive character or nature men of his mold
- Archit. a molding or group of moldings
Etymology: ME moolde < OFr molle, earlier modle < L modulus: see module
transitive verb
- to make or shape in or on, or as if in or on, a mold
- to work into a certain form or shape; shape
- to have a strong or important influence on (public opinion, thought, etc.)
- to fit closely to the outline or contours of
- to ornament by or with molding
- to make a mold of or from in order to make a casting
mold (mōld)
noun
- a downy or furry growth on the surface of organic matter, caused by fungi, esp. in the presence of dampness or decay
- any fungus producing such a growth
- any plant disease, as snowmold, caused by such fungus
Etymology: ME moul, mowlde, mold, mildew < or akin to ON mygla < IE base *meug-, *meuk-: see meek; sp. prob. infl. by mold
transitive verb, intransitive verb
to make or become moldy
Etymology: < ME moulen (with unhistoric -d-
mold (mōld)
noun
- loose, soft, easily worked soil, esp. when rich with decayed animal or vegetable matter and good for growing plants
- Archaic earth or ground
Etymology: ME mold < OE molde, dust, ground, earth, akin to Goth mulda < IE base *mel-, to rub away, grind > L molere, to grind, mill
mold
n.
A form
form, matrix, womb, cavity, shape, frame, pattern, design, die, cast, dish, fossil cavity, depression, cup, image, mold-board, core; see also form 1, model 2.The body shaped in a mold, sense 1
cast, kind, molding, casting, image, reproduction, form, pottery, shell, core; see also impression 1.A parasitic growth
rust, smut, mildew, blue mold, mould, black mold, parasite, pennicillium, fungus, lichen; see also decay 2.
mold
v.
Object
- connecter: Fully molded connecters provide excellent strain relief that keeps yo 21st Jigsaw Puzzle - Sea Animals Product 21st.. .
- injection: Internal ankle support by injection molded plastic located on both side of ankle.
- precision: Precision molded to cover each key, these new keyboard protectors are form fitting and do not slide or move while being used.
- plastic: The key had a fob with the room number on just like normal hotel keys linked to an molded plastic " key " .
- mask: Injection molded face mask, cape and printed jumpsuit.
- part: Another sealed bag contains one frame with parts molded clear.
Converse of object
- break: They're all women who have broken the mold for Iranian women - even from the outside.
- fill: The technique was demonstrated at Mount St Josephs School and the year 10 pupils worked with the artists to fill the mold.
- fit: I never felt as if I fit the mold of the typical " artist.
- grow: It can take up to 2 weeks for coffee to grow mold.
Adjective modifier
- white: Dry weather during the growing season prevented the development of white mold.
- same: It's as if every subsequent album is made with the same mold - yet set to different themes.
Modifies a noun
- spore: This mixture will kill any mold or mold spores that may not be visible.
- growth: This allows for good ventilation to prevent mold growth.
Modifying Another Word
- fully: Fully molded connecters provide excellent strain relief that keeps yo 21st Jigsaw Puzzle - Sea Animals Product 21st.. .
Noun used with modifier
- slime: The primordial smurf being was, in fact, a sentient form of slime mold.
- leaf: Leaf mold covering the soil became a rich, dark-brown carpet thick with captured water.
- rubber: Coat each side of the rubber mold with liquid hand soap.
- injection: Poetry has been my preferred forum through which to present the voice of a woman who does not fit into the doll injection mold.
- metal: Pouring a molten metal into a metal mold with enhanced cooling produces finer grains.
His iron coat all overgrown with rust, Was underneath envelope' d with gold, Whose glistering gloss darkened with filthy dust, Well yet appeare' d, to have been of old A work of rich entail, and curious mold, Woven with antics and wild imagery.
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