mold


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mold (Amer.)
v. fashion, shape; shape or form in a mold; become moldy, mildew; determine the nature of; ornament with molding, trim with edging; influence the character of (also mould)
 
n. pattern or form for giving a particular shape; something that has been molded; nature, character; decorative edging, patterned rim; fungal growth (also mould)
 
n. loose rich soil (also mould)

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Mold
A mold or mould is a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae. In contrast, fungi that can adopt a single-celled growth habit are called yeasts.

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mold

Noun
1. the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
(synonym) cast, stamp
(hypernym) solid
(derivation) shape, form, work, mould, forge
2. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
(synonym) mould, cast
(hypernym) container
(hyponym) form
(derivation) cast, mould
3. loose soil rich in organic matter
(synonym) mould
(hypernym) soil, dirt
(hyponym) leaf mold, leaf mould, leaf soil
4. the process of becoming mildewed
(synonym) mildew
(hypernym) spoilage, spoiling
(derivation) mildew
5. a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
(synonym) mould
(hypernym) fungus
(hyponym) mucor
(derivation) mildew
6. sculpture produced by molding
(synonym) mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
(hypernym) sculpture
(derivation) cast, mould

Verb
1. form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"
(synonym) model, mould
(hypernym) shape, form, work, mould, forge
(derivation) mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
(classification) art, artistic creation, artistic production
2. become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house"
(synonym) mildew
(hypernym) change
(hyponym) smut
(derivation) mould
3. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
(synonym) cast, mould
(hypernym) shape, form, work, mould, forge
(hyponym) press, press out
(derivation) mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
4. make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the riceballs carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
(synonym) shape, form, work, mould, forge
(hypernym) create from raw material, create from raw stuff
(hyponym) carve
(verb-group) work, work on, process
(derivation) cast, stamp
5. fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure"
(hypernym) cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere
6. shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
(synonym) determine, shape, influence, regulate
(hypernym) cause, do, make
(hyponym) dispose, incline


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mold (Amer.)
n. forma; typ; plíseň

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)Download this dictionary
Mold
(v.)
Alt. of Mould
  
 
(v. t.)
Alt. of Mould
  
 
(v. i.)
Alt. of Mould
  
 
(n.)
Alt. of Mould
  
 
(n.)
A spot; a blemish; a mole.
  

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