Definition of Mold
Mold
Mold
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A hollowed-out shape or container used to give a particular shape to a material.
e.g. The artist used a mold to create a perfect sphere out of clay.
(noun)
broadly, the design or frame used for constructing something;
e.g. The clay was shaped around a mold and then baked in a hot furnace.
(noun)
a distinctive character, form, or style, often typical for its type;
e.g. She tries to follow the mold of her mentor in everything she does.
(noun)
a fungal growth that forms on surfaces, typically under warm and damp conditions, often having a furry or slimy appearance;
e.g. There was mold growing on the berries, so we couldn't eat them.
(verb)
to form something into a particular shape, often by letting it set in a particular container or by shaping it around a frame;
e.g. He started to mold the dough into the shape he wanted. This tube is used to mold metal pipes.
(verb)
to influence the nature or development of something, to determine its formation or quality;
e.g. He tried to mold their views to align more closely with his.
(verb)
to develop a fungal growth, especially under damp and/or warm conditions;
e.g. Homemade bread might mold in a few days, so you should eat it before then.
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