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1. mold - noun

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

Synonym(s): cast, mould, stamp

Hypernym(s): solid

2. mold - noun

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

Synonym(s): mould, cast

Hypernym(s): container

3. mold - noun

· loose soil rich in organic matter

Synonym(s): mould

Hypernym(s): soil, dirt

4. mold - noun

· the process of becoming mildewed

Synonym(s): mildew, mould

Hypernym(s): spoilage, spoiling

5. mold - noun

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

Synonym(s): mould

Hypernym(s): fungus

6. mold - noun

· a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold; "a lobster mold"; "a gelatin dessert made in a mold"

Synonym(s): mould

Hypernym(s): dish, dessert, sweet, afters

7. mold - noun

· a distinctive nature, character, or type; "a leader in the mold of her predecessors"

Synonym(s): mould

Hypernym(s): hallmark, trademark, earmark, stylemark

8. mold - noun

· sculpture produced by molding

Synonym(s): mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay_sculpture

Hypernym(s): sculpture

9. mold - verb

· form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"

Synonym(s): model, mould

Hypernym(s): shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

10. mold - verb

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

Synonym(s): mildew

Hypernym(s): change

11. mold - verb

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

Synonym(s): cast, mould

Hypernym(s): shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

12. mold - verb

· 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"

Synonym(s): shape, form, work, mould, forge

Hypernym(s): create_from_raw_material, create_from_raw_stuff

13. mold - verb

· fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure"

Hypernym(s): cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere

14. mold - verb

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

Synonym(s): determine, shape, influence, regulate

Hypernym(s): cause, do, make

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