Noun
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sculpture produced by molding
- clay sculpture -
a distinctive nature, character, or type
"a leader in the mold of her predecessors"
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a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
"a lobster mold"
"a gelatin dessert made in a mold"
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a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
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the process of becoming mildewed
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loose soil rich in organic matter
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container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
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the distinctive form in which a thing is made
"pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
Verb
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shape or influence
give direction to
"experience often determines ability"
"mold public opinion"
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fit tightly, follow the contours of
"The dress molds her beautiful figure"
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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"
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form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
"cast a bronze sculpture"
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become moldy
spoil due to humidity
"The furniture molded in the old house"
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form in clay, wax, etc
"model a head with clay"