1. (

• cast ,
• mold ,
• mould ,
• stamp

) the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region" ;

2. (

• mold ,
• mould ,
• cast ,

) container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens ;

3. (

• mold ,
• mould

) loose soil rich in organic matter ;

4. (

• mildew ,
• mold ,
• mould

) the process of becoming mildewed ;

5. (

• mold ,
• mould

) a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter ;

6. (

• mold ,
• mould

) a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold; "a lobster mold"; "a gelatin dessert made in a mold" ;

7. (

• mold ,
• mould

) a distinctive nature, character, or type; "a leader in the mold of her predecessors" ;

8. (

• mold ,
• mould ,
• molding ,
• moulding ,
• modeling ,
• clay_sculpture

) sculpture produced by molding ;

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" ;