mold
/mōld/
noun
- a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material (such as wax or metal) when it cools and hardens."the smith would pour the molten metal into the shaped mold"synonyms: cast, die, form, matrix, shape, container, framework, template, pattern, frame
- a distinctive and typical style, form, or character."he planned to conquer the world as a roving reporter in the mold of his hero"synonyms: character, nature, temperament, temper, disposition, cast/turn of mind, mettle, caliber, kind, sort, variety, stamp, type, kidney, grain, ilk
- a frame or template for producing moldings."all the molds, masters or originals, had been kept for reference"
verb
- form (an object) out of malleable material."a Connecticut inventor molded a catamaran out of polystyrene foam"synonyms: shape, form, fashion, model, work, construct, frame, make, create, configure, manufacture, design, sculpt, sculpture, throw, forge, cast, die-cast, stamp, print, impress, emboss, deboss, engrave, etch
- influence the formation or development of."he was instrumental in molding the policy and ideals of the journal"synonyms: determine, direct, control, guide, lead, influence, shape, form, fashion, affect, make
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A mold or mould is one of the structures that certain fungi can form. The dust-like, colored appearance of molds is due to the formation of spores containing fungal secondary metabolites. The spores are the dispersal units of the fungi. Not all... Wikipedia
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The meaning of MOULD is chiefly British spelling of mold.
MOULD meaning: 1. a soft, green or grey growth that develops on old food or on objects that have been left for too…. Learn more.
Dec 20, 2022 · In order to reproduce, mould produces tiny particles called spores. Spores are carried in the air and may cause health problems if inhaled by ...
noun · a coating or discoloration caused by various saprotrophic fungi that develop in a damp atmosphere on the surface of stored food, fabrics, wallpaper, etc.