mold

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n.

1) a hollow form for giving a particular shape to something in a molten or plastic state

2) the shape imparted by a mold

3) something formed in or on a mold:

a mold of jelly[/ex]

4) a frame on which something is formed or made

5) shape; form

6) prototype; precursor

7) a distinctive nature, character, or type:

a person of a simple mold[/ex]

8) archit. a molding

9) to work into a required shape or form; shape

10) to shape or form in or on a mold

11) mel Metall. to form a mold of or from, in order to make a casting

12) to produce by or as if by shaping material; form

13) to have influence in determining or forming

14) archit. to ornament with moldings

Also, esp. brit.,mould Etymology: 1175–1225; < OF modle < L modulus module mold′a•ble, adj. mold′er, n. II

mold

[[t]moʊld[/t]] n.

1) fng a growth of minute fungi forming on vegetable or animal matter, commonly as a downy or furry coating, and associated with decay or dampness

2) fng any of the fungi that produce such a growth; mildew

3) fng to cause to become overgrown with mold

4) fng to become overgrown with mold

Also, esp. brit.,mould Etymology: 1150–1200; late ME mowlde, appar. n. use of var. of earlier mowled, ptp. of moulen, mawlen to grow moldy III

mold

[[t]moʊld[/t]] n.

1) agr. loose, friable earth, esp. when rich in organic matter and favorable to the growth of plants

2) brit. Brit. Dial. ground; earth

Also, esp. brit.,mould Etymology: bef. 900; ME, OE molde earth, dust, ground; akin to meal II, mill I