What is the meaning of mold?

noun

• The distinctive form in which a thing is made.
  • usage: "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
  • synonyms: cast, mould, stamp
• Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens.
  • synonyms: mould, cast
• Loose soil rich in organic matter.
  • synonyms: mould
• The process of becoming mildewed.
  • synonyms: mildew, mould
• A fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter.
  • synonyms: mould
• A dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold.
  • usage: "a lobster mold"; "a gelatin dessert made in a mold"
  • synonyms: mould
• A distinctive nature, character, or type.
  • usage: "a leader in the mold of her predecessors"
  • synonyms: mould
• Sculpture produced by molding.
  • synonyms: mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture

verb

• Form in clay, wax, etc.
  • usage: "model a head with clay"
  • synonyms: model, mould
• Become moldy; spoil due to humidity.
  • usage: "The furniture molded in the old house"
  • synonyms: mildew
• Form by pouring (e. G., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold.
  • usage: "cast a bronze sculpture"
  • synonyms: cast, mould
• Make something, usually for a specific function.
  • usage: "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
  • synonyms: shape, form, work, mould, forge
• Fit tightly, follow the contours of.
  • usage: "The dress molds her beautiful figure"
• Shape or influence; give direction to.
  • usage: "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
  • synonyms: determine, shape, influence, regulate