Molder: meaning, definitions and examples

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molder

 

[ ˈmoʊldər ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to decay

To crumble or break down over time, especially due to lack of use or neglect. Moldering can occur in organic materials such as food or wood, as well as in buildings or structures.

Synonyms

decay, decompose, deteriorate, rot

Examples of usage

  • The old books in the attic began to molder after years of being forgotten.
  • If you leave fruit out for too long, it will start to molder and attract insects.
  • The abandoned house slowly moldered away, becoming overgrown with vines and weeds.
Context #2 | Noun

a person or thing that molds

A molder is someone who creates molds for casting metal or other materials, or a machine that shapes or forms objects.

Synonyms

craftsman, fabricator, moldmaker, shaper

Examples of usage

  • The skilled molder crafted intricate molds for the new sculptures.
  • The molder used a special machine to create precise shapes for the metal parts.
  • She learned how to operate the molder to produce custom pieces for the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "molder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 moldeador

🇮🇳 ढालने वाला

🇩🇪 Formgeber

🇮🇩 pencetak

🇺🇦 формувальник

🇵🇱 konstruktor

🇯🇵 成型機

🇫🇷 mouleur

🇪🇸 moldeador

🇹🇷 kalıpçı

🇰🇷 주형기

🇸🇦 مُشَكِّل

🇨🇿 formíř

🇸🇰 formár

🇨🇳 模具制造者

🇸🇮 oblikovalec

🇮🇸 mótunarmaður

🇰🇿 қалыптаушы

🇬🇪 ფორმატორი

🇦🇿 kalıpçı

🇲🇽 moldeador

Etymology

The word 'molder' originated from Middle English 'mouldren', which is derived from Old Norse 'myldrask', meaning 'to crumble'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe the process of decaying or breaking down over time. Over the years, 'molder' has become a common term in English to refer to the gradual decomposition or deterioration of various materials.

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