mould

/mˈoʊld/

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Noun
loose soil rich in organic matter
Noun
the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
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the process of becoming mildewed
Noun
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
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a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold; "a lobster mold"; "a gelatin dessert made in a mold"
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a distinctive nature, character, or type; "a leader in the mold of her predecessors"
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sculpture produced by molding
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container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
Verb
form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"
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form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
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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"