mold

Noun

• sculpture produced by molding

• a distinctive nature, character, or type
  • a leader in the mold of her predecessors
    

• a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
  • a lobster mold
    
  • a gelatin dessert made in a mold
    

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

• the process of becoming mildewed

• loose soil rich in organic matter

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

• the distinctive form in which a thing is made
  • pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
    

Verb

• shape or influence; give direction to
  • experience often determines ability
    
  • mold public opinion
    

• fit tightly, follow the contours of
  • The dress molds her beautiful figure
    

• 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
    

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

• become moldy; spoil due to humidity
  • The furniture molded in the old house
    

• form in clay, wax, etc
  • model a head with clay
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  mould , molding , moulding , modeling , clay sculpture , mildew , cast , stamp , determine , shape , influence , regulate , form , work , forge , model