MOLD as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • sculpture produced by molding
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • the process of becoming mildewed
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • the distinctive form in which a thing is made
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • loose soil rich in organic matter
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)

MOLD as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • become moldy
    • spoil due to humidity
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • shape or influence
    • give direction to
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • fit tightly, follow the contours of
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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
  4. Meaning
    • make something, usually for a specific function
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • cast a bronze sculpture
    Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • form in clay, wax, etc
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • model a head with clay
    Hypernyms(s) mold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)