Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Mold.
How to pronounce mold:
US
Mold - as a noun
The distinctive form in which a thing is made
Example: "Pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
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cast6mould8stamp9Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
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cast6mould8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
container11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Loose soil rich in organic matter
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mould8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dirt5soil4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
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mould8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fungus10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
Example: "A lobster mold"
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mould8A distinctive nature, character, or type
Example: "A leader in the mold of her predecessors"
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mould8Sculpture produced by molding
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clay sculpturemodeling12molding11mould8moulding12Mold - as a verb
Become moldy; spoil due to humidity
Example: "The furniture molded in the old house"
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mildew12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
Example: "Cast a bronze sculpture"
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cast6mould8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forge9form9mold7mould8shape10work11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make something, usually for a specific function
Example: "She molded the rice balls carefully"
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forge9form9mould8shape10work11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create from raw materialcreate from raw stuffHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fit tightly, follow the contours of
Example: "The dress molds her beautiful figure"
Shape or influence; give direction to
Example: "Experience often determines ability"
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determine12influence14regulate9shape10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause7do3make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She found a mold growing on the bread."
"They used a silicone mold to make the chocolate candies."
"The old house had a musty smell due to the presence of mold."
"He carefully removed the mold from the ancient artifact."
"The scientist studied the mold under a microscope."
Word Game Points
Is MOLD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mold is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MOLD has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is MOLD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mold is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMOLD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is MOLD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mold is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMOLD has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
