What is the meaning of molded?

verb

  • Form in clay, wax, etc.
    • usage: "model a head with clay"
  • Become moldy; spoil due to humidity.
    • usage: "The furniture molded in the old house"
  • Form by pouring (e. G., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold.
    • usage: "cast a bronze sculpture"
  • 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"
  • 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"

adjective

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