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- pronunciation:
- mold
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a hollow form used to give a particular shape to a soft or molten substance that is poured into it and allowed to harden.
- synonyms:
- cast, form, matrix
- similar words:
- pan
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| definition 2: |
a frame or model on or about which something is shaped or constructed.
- synonyms:
- frame
- similar words:
- block, form, model, outline, pattern
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| definition 3: |
something shaped or made in or on a mold.
a mold of aspic- similar words:
- cast, casting, molding, sculpture
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| definition 4: |
a mold's shape or pattern, or shape or pattern generally.
- synonyms:
- contour, form, outline, shape
- similar words:
- cast, cut, line, pattern, set, style
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| definition 5: |
a particular and distinctive type, prototype, or character.
in the mold of his grandfather- synonyms:
- character, ilk, kind, model, sort, type
- similar words:
- archetype, example, paradigm, pattern, prototype, style
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| related words: |
figure, original, type |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
molds, molding, molded |
| definition 1: |
to shape or make in or on a mold.
- synonyms:
- cast, shape
- similar words:
- fashion, form, sculpt
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| definition 2: |
to work into a certain shape or form.
She molded the meatloaf into a round mound.- synonyms:
- fashion, model, sculpt, shape
- similar words:
- beat, cast, form, knead, manipulate, work
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| definition 3: |
to influence or determine the growth or character of.
Early experiences molded his outlook.- synonyms:
- determine, form, govern, influence, shape
- similar words:
- affect, decide, guide
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| definition 4: |
to construct a mold of or from, so as to make a cast.
- similar words:
- cast, frame
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| definition 5: |
to decorate with moldings.
- similar words:
- decorate, embellish, ornament, trim
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| related words: |
adapt, adjust, cake, compose, hammer, manufacture, model, nurture, pattern, stamp, throw |
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| derivations: |
moldable (adj.), moldability (n.) |
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