Mold Definition

mōld
molded, molding, molds
noun
molds
A pattern, hollow form, or matrix for giving a certain shape to something in a plastic or molten state.
Webster's New World
A frame, shaped core, etc. on or around which something is modeled.
Webster's New World
Something formed or shaped in or on, or as if in or on, a mold; often, specif., a gelatin dessert, aspic, etc. so prepared.
Webster's New World
The form or shape given by a mold.
Webster's New World
A pattern after which something is formed; model.
Webster's New World
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verb
molded, molding, molds
To form (something) out of a fluid or plastic material.
Molded a cup out of clay.
American Heritage
To become moldy.
American Heritage
To work into a certain form or shape; shape.
Webster's New World
To have a strong or important influence on (public opinion, thought, etc.)
Webster's New World
To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence.
A teacher who helps to mold the minds of his students.
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pronoun

(law) Abbreviation of Moldova.

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Other Word Forms of Mold

Noun

Singular:
mold
Plural:
molds

Origin of Mold

  • From Middle English mowlde, noun use and alteration of mowled, past participle of moulen, mawlen (“to grow moldy"), from Old Norse mygla (compare dialectal Danish mugle), from Proto-Germanic *muglōnÄ…, diminutive and denominative of *mukiz 'soft substance' (compare Old Norse myki, mykr (“cow dung")), from Proto-Indo-European *meuk- 'slick, soft'. More at muck and meek.

    From Wiktionary

  • From Old English molde, from Proto-Germanic *muldō "˜dirt, soil' (compare Old Frisian molde, Middle Dutch moude, Dutch moude, obsolete German Molte, Norwegian mold), from Proto-Indo-European *mlÌ¥-tā (compare Old Irish moll "˜bran', Lithuanian mìltai "˜flour'), from *mel- (compare English meal). More at meal.

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English molde from Old French modle, molle from Latin modulus diminutive of modus measure med- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Middle English moulde probably from past participle of moulen to grow moldy from Old Norse mygla

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Middle English from Old English molde melə- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Via Middle English and Old French, from Latin modulus

    From Wiktionary

Mold Sentence Examples

  • There will be inevitable consequences, which mold the future.

  • Whether you live in a damp or humid part of the country or you suffer from certain types of allergies, a dehumidifier can remove unwanted moisture from the air while helping to reduce the risk of mold and mildew from growing in your home.

  • The floor smelled of mold.

  • Chair back cushions are buffeted by every wind that blows, and periodic summer rains run from the top of the cushion down, creating a greater opportunity for taking on moisture through the seams, with the resulting risk of mold and mildew.

  • Although polyester has environmental problems, it's actually a great choice for a shower curtain in that it lasts a long time, doesn't get too moldy and, when it does get some mold on the bottom, you can toss it in the washing machine.

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Words Starting With

MMOMOL

Words Ending With

DLDOLD

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Words Starting With M and Ending With D

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With M4 Letter Words Ending With D