Mold: meaning, definitions and examples

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mold

[ məʊld ]

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in construction

A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.

Synonyms

cast, mould, template

Examples of usage

She poured the concrete into the mold to create the statue.
The mold for the bricks was made of metal.

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biology

A furry growth of minute fungi occurring typically in moist warm conditions, especially on food or other organic matter.

Synonyms

fungus, mildew, mould

Examples of usage

The bread had started to grow mold.
The cheese was covered in mold.

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to shape

Form (an object) out of malleable material.

Synonyms

form, sculpt, shape

Examples of usage

She molded the clay into a beautiful vase.
The artist molded the sculpture out of bronze.

Translations

Translations of the word "mold" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mofo

🇮🇳 ढालना

🇩🇪 Schimmel

🇮🇩 jamur

🇺🇦 пліснява

🇵🇱 pleśń

🇯🇵 カビ

🇫🇷 moisissure

🇪🇸 moho

🇹🇷 küf

🇰🇷 곰팡이

🇸🇦 عفن

🇨🇿 plíseň

🇸🇰 pleseň

🇨🇳 霉菌

🇸🇮 plesen

🇮🇸 mold

🇰🇿 зең

🇬🇪 სოკო

🇦🇿 küf

🇲🇽 moho

Word origin

The word 'mold' originated from the Old English word 'mold' or 'mould', which means loose earth or soil. The term later evolved to refer to a form for shaping material such as clay or metal. In the biological sense, mold comes from the Old English word 'molde', meaning loose earth. Over time, it came to be associated with the furry growth of fungi. The verb form of 'mold' comes from the Middle English word 'molden', meaning to shape or form.

See also: molded, molder, molding, moldmaker, smolder, unmolded.