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container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure" become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house" loose soil rich in organic matter a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter sculpture produced by molding the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region" the process of becoming mildewed form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture" form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay" shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion" make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the riceballs carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword" |
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