MOULD

(noun) container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
synonyms : cast , mold
(noun) sculpture produced by molding
synonyms : clay sculpture , modeling , mold , molding , moulding
(noun) a distinctive nature, character, or type
"a leader in the mold of her predecessors"
synonyms : mold
(noun) a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
"a lobster mold", "a gelatin dessert made in a mold"
synonyms : mold
(noun) a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
synonyms : mold
(noun) the process of becoming mildewed
synonyms : mildew , mold
(noun) the distinctive form in which a thing is made
"pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
synonyms : cast , mold , stamp
(noun) loose soil rich in organic matter
synonyms : mold
(verb) make something, usually for a specific function
"She molded the rice balls carefully", "Form cylinders from the dough", "shape a figure", "Work the metal into a sword"
synonyms : forge , form , mold , shape , work
(verb) form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
"cast a bronze sculpture"
synonyms : cast , mold
(verb) form in clay, wax, etc
"model a head with clay"
synonyms : model , mold

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