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mold¹ Definition

mold (mōld)

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
    1. the form or shape given by a mold
    2. form or shape in general
  5. distinctive character or nature men of his mold
  6. Archit. a molding or group of moldings

Etymology: ME moolde < OFr molle, earlier modle < L modulus: see module

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

mold¹ Related Forms
mold·able adjective molder noun
mold² Definition

mold (mōld)

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

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-

mold³ Definition

mold (mōld)

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

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 Synonyms

mold

n.

  1. 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.

  2. The body shaped in a mold, sense 1

    cast, kind, molding, casting, image, reproduction, form, pottery, shell, core; see also impression 1.

  3. A parasitic growth

    rust, smut, mildew, blue mold, mould, black mold, parasite, pennicillium, fungus, lichen; see also decay 2.

mold Synonyms

mold

v.

  1. To give physical shape to

    make, round into, fashion; see form 1.

  2. To determine a course of action or an opinion

    devise, plot, scheme; see plant 1.

  3. To decay through the action of mold

    molder, mildew, rust; see decay.

mold Usage Examples

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.
mold Quotes

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.

—Spenser, Edmund

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