First Known Use: before 12th century
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1mold
noun \ˈmōld\
Definition of MOLD
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archaic : earth that is the substance of the human body <be merciful great Duke to men of mold — Shakespeare>
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Origin of MOLD
Middle English, from Old English molde; akin to Old High German molta soil, Latin molere to grind — more at meal
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2mold
noun
Definition of MOLD
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: distinctive nature or character : type
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: the frame on or around which an object is constructed
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a : a cavity in which a substance is shaped: as (1) : a matrix for casting metal <a bullet mold> (2) : a form in which food is given a decorative shape b : a molded object
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: molding
Origin of MOLD
Middle English, from Anglo-French molde, alteration of Old French modle, from Latin modulus, diminutive of modus measure — more at mete
First Known Use: 13th century
3mold
verb
Definition of MOLD
transitive verb
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archaic : to knead (dough) into a desired consistency or shape
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: to give shape to <the wind molds the waves>
3
: to form in a mold <mold candles>
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: to determine or influence the quality or nature of <mold public opinion>
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: to fit the contours of <fitted skirts that mold the hips>
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: to ornament with molding or carving <molded picture frames>
— mold·able \ˈmōl-də-bəl\ adjective
— mold·er noun
First Known Use of MOLD
14th century
4mold
noun
Definition of MOLD
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: a superficial often woolly growth produced especially on damp or decaying organic matter or on living organisms by a fungus (as of the order Mucorales)
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: a fungus that produces mold
Origin of MOLD
Middle English mowlde, perhaps alteration of mowle, from moulen to grow moldy, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Danish mul mold
First Known Use: 14th century
5mold
verb
Mold
geographical name \ˈmōld\
Definition of MOLD
town NE Wales SSW of Liverpool, England
MOLDABLE Defined for Kids
1mold
noun \ˈmōld\
Definition of MOLD for Kids
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: a hollow form in which something is shaped <Make a candle by pouring wax in a mold.>
2
: something shaped in a mold <a mold of gelatin>
2mold
verb
mold·edmold·ing
Definition of MOLD for Kids
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: to work and press into shape <We learned how to mold clay.>
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: to shape in a hollow form
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: to influence or affect the character of <Parents try to mold their children into responsible adults.>
3mold
noun
Definition of MOLD for Kids
1
: an often fuzzy surface growth of fungus on damp or decaying material
2
: a fungus that forms mold
4mold
verb
mold·edmold·ing
Definition of MOLD for Kids
: to become moldy <The old bread began to mold.>
5mold
noun
Definition of MOLD for Kids
: light rich crumbly earth that contains decaying material
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