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A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance
“The molten material is shaped by pouring into a mold that contains the negative impression of the desired model.”
A distinctive and typical style, form, or character
“Rather than being a savvy salesman, Wozniak is more in the mold of a creative tech-head.”
A conventional pattern or design from which others are based on
“During these years, films were made featuring stars and roles that didn't fit into the traditional Hollywood mold.”
A fixed or restrictive rule or convention
“His methods of forensic investigation broke the mold and led to new discoveries.”
A furry growth of minute fungi occurring typically in moist warm conditions
“Sand had blown through the tiny seams, and mold had set in as well.”
Loose friable soil, rich in humus and fit for planting
“We find the beech-drop, a plant that lives in the rich mold of beech-woods.”
A plaster or similar cast of a person's face after death
The makeup or composition of something or someone
A solid block of more or less pure metal
A mark impressed on a surface
A fermenting agent or enzyme
The outer covering of a fruit or seed, especially the pod of peas and beans, or the husk of grain
A traditional or accepted way of behaving, specific to a particular society, place, or time
To form into a particular shape
“The hands of the potter mold the clay into a specific shape. A vase? A pitcher? A candlestick? Only the potter knows.”
To fit closely by following the contours of
“My new shoes would gradually mold to my feet.”
To influence the formation or development of
“Players worked together and allowed the coach to mold the team according to his vision.”
To go through decomposition (so as to become moldy)
“He used a sprinkler, thinking the garden needed more water, but then the plants began to mold.”
To adapt or design for a particular purpose or person
To prepare something in advance
To make something into something else
To educate or mold, especially into someone sophisticated
To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure
To alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
To form or shape into a ball
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