Meaning of the word mold in English

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mold

US /moʊld/

UK /moʊld/

a furry growth of minute fungal forms occurring in damp or decaying organic matter

Example:

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There was green mold growing on the old bread.

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The damp basement was covered in black mold.

Synonym:

fungus mildew

a hollow container used to give shape to molten or liquid material when it cools and hardens

Example:

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She poured the chocolate into the heart-shaped mold.

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The sculptor used a clay mold to create the statue.

Synonym:

cast form die

form into a particular shape

Example:

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The potter carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase.

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The teacher tried to mold the students' characters.

Synonym:

shape form fashion model sculpt

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