1. (

• model ,
• mold ,
• mould ,

) form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay" ;

2. (

• mold ,
• mildew

) become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house" ;

3. (

• cast ,
• mold ,
• mould

) form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture" ;

4. (

• shape ,
• form ,
• work ,
• mold ,
• mould ,
• forge ,

) 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" ;

5. (

• mold

) fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure" ;

6. (

• determine ,
• shape ,
• mold ,
• influence ,
• regulate

) shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion" ;

1. (

• shaped ,
• molded ,
• wrought

) shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort); "a shaped handgrip"; "the molded steel plates"; "the wrought silver bracelet" ;