what does mold mean?
MOLD as NOUN
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- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
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Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- sculpture produced by molding
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Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
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Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- the process of becoming mildewed
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Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- the distinctive form in which a thing is made
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- pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- loose soil rich in organic matter
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Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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MOLD as VERB
- Meaning
- become moldy
- spoil due to humidity
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- The furniture molded in the old house
Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- shape or influence
- give direction to
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- experience often determines ability
- mold public opinion
Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- fit tightly, follow the contours of
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- The dress molds her beautiful figure
Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- make something, usually for a specific function
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- She molded the riceballs carefully
- Form cylinders from the dough
- shape a figure
- Work the metal into a sword
Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
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