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Textual thesaurus for "mold"

(noun) mould, cast

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


(noun) clay sculpture, mould, moulding, modeling, molding

sculpture produced by molding


(noun) mould

a distinctive nature, character, or type

a leader in the mold of her predecessors


(noun) mould

a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold

a lobster mold; a gelatin dessert made in a mold


(noun) mould

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


(noun) mildew, mould

the process of becoming mildewed


(noun) mould, cast, stamp

the distinctive form in which a thing is made

pottery of this cast was found throughout the region


(noun) mould

loose soil rich in organic matter


(verb) mildew

become moldy; spoil due to humidity

The furniture molded in the old house


(verb) influence, determine, regulate, shape

shape or influence; give direction to

experience often determines ability; mold public opinion


(verb) forge, form, mould, shape, work

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


(verb) cast, mould

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

cast a bronze sculpture


(verb) model, mould

form in clay, wax, etc

model a head with clay