mold

noun

1. a pattern, hollow form, or matrix for giving a certain shape to something in a plastic or molten state
2. a frame, shaped core, etc. on or around which something is modeled
3. a pattern after which something is formed; model
4. something formed or shaped in or on, or as if in or on, a mold; often, specif., a gelatin dessert, aspic, etc. so prepared
5. 1. the form or shape given by a mold
   2. form or shape in general
6. distinctive character or nature: men of his mold
7. Archit. a molding or group of moldings

transitive verb

1. to make or shape in or on, or as if in or on, a mold
2. to work into a certain form or shape; shape
3. to have a strong or important influence on (public opinion, thought, etc.)
4. to fit closely to the outline or contours of
5. to ornament by or with molding
6. to make a mold of or from in order to make a casting

noun

1. a downy or furry growth on the surface of organic matter, caused by fungi, esp. in the presence of dampness or decay
2. any fungus producing such a growth
3. any plant disease, as snowmold, caused by such fungus

transitive verb, intransitive verb

noun

1. loose, soft, easily worked soil, esp. when rich with decayed animal or vegetable matter and good for growing plants
2. Archaic earth or ground