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   Mold

   /mōld/

   

   noun

   • 1. a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material (such as wax or metal) when it cools and hardens: "the smith would pour the molten metal into the shaped mold" Similar castdieformmatrixshapecontainerframeworktemplatepatternframe
   • ▪ something made in a mold, especially a gelatin dessert or a mousse: "lobster mold with a sauce of carrots and port"
   • 2. a distinctive and typical style, form, or character: "he planned to conquer the world as a roving reporter in the mold of his hero" Similar characternaturetemperamenttemperdispositioncast/turn of mindmettlecaliberkindsortvarietystamptypekidneygrainilk
   • ▪ form or shape, especially the features or physique of a person or the build of an animal: archaic "he was manly in size, mold, and bearing" Similar patternformshapeformatstructureconfigurationconstructionframebuildmodeldesignarrangementorganizationformationfigurecastkindbrandmakelinetypecutstylearchetypeparadigmprototype
   • 3. a frame or template for producing moldings: "all the molds, masters or originals, had been kept for reference"

   verb

   • 1. form (an object) out of malleable material: "a Connecticut inventor molded a catamaran out of polystyrene foam" Similar shapeformfashionmodelworkconstructframemakecreateconfiguremanufacturedesignsculptsculpturethrowforgecastdie-caststampprintimpressembossdebossengraveetch
   • ▪ give a shape to (malleable material): "take the marzipan and mold it into a cone shape" Similar shapeformfashionmodelworkconstructframemakecreateconfiguremanufacturedesignsculptsculpturethrowforgecastdie-caststampprintimpressembossdebossengraveetch
   • 2. influence the formation or development of: "he was instrumental in molding the policy and ideals of the journal" Similar determinedirectcontrolguideleadinfluenceshapeformfashionaffectmake

   Word Origin Middle English: apparently from Old French modle, from Latin modulus (see modulus).

   Derivatives

   • 1. moldable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › moldMold Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MOLD is a cavity in which a substance is shaped. How to use mold in a sentence. a cavity in which a substance is shaped: such as; a matrix for casting metal; a form in which food is given a decorative shape…

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MoldMold - Wikipedia

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   A mold (US, PH) or mould (UK, CW) is one of the structures that certain fungi can form. The dust-like, colored appearance of molds is due to the formation of spores containing fungal secondary metabolites. The spores are the dispersal units of the fungi. Not all fungi form molds.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOLD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun. us / moʊld / mold noun (SHAPE) Add to word list. [ C ] a hollow container into which you pour a soft or liquid substance so that it will cool or harden into the shape of the container: The pieces are made in a mold and I just paint them. mold noun (GROWTH)

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOLD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   mold noun (SHAPE) [ C ] a hollow container with a particular shape into which soft or liquid substances are poured, so that when the substance becomes hard it takes the shape of the container: a cake /jello mold.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › moldMOLD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a hollow form or matrix for giving a particular shape to something in a molten or plastic state. the shape created or imparted to a thing by a mold. something formed in or on a mold: a mold of jelly. a frame on which something is formed or made. shape or form. a prototype, example, or precursor.

7. www.epa.gov › mold › what-are-moldsWhat Are Molds? | US EPA

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   Feb 13, 2024 · Last updated on February 13, 2024. Molds are a natural part of the environment and can be found almost anywhere that moisture and oxygen are present. There are many types of mold – all of them need water or moisture to grow.

8. www.epa.gov › mold › what-moldWhat is mold? | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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   Oct 19, 2023 · What is mold? | US EPA. Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.