mold

"The baker poured the batter into the cake mold before putting it in the oven. "

"The baker poured the batter into the cake mold. "

"The baker used a special heart-shaped mold to make the Valentine's Day cookies. "

"The cookie dough was pressed into the mold of a star. "

"the oval mold of her face"

"a leader in the mold of her predecessors"

"His method of scientific investigation broke the mold and led to a new discovery."

"the arch mold of a porch or doorway;  the pier mold of a Gothic pier, meaning the whole profile, section, or combination of parts"

"The doctor gently examined the baby's head, feeling the soft spot, or mold, on top. "

"The sculptor molded the clay into a beautiful swan. "

"My coach works hard to mold me into a better athlete. "

"The clay was still wet, so I could easily mold it to the shape of my hand. "

"The artist will mold the clay into the shape of a small bird before firing it in the kiln. "

"The carpenter will mold the doorframe with decorative trim to give it an elegant look. "

"These shoes gradually molded to my feet."

"The old bread in the back of the pantry had patches of green mold. "

"Leaving the wet towel in the dark bathroom will mold it. "

"The old bread in the bag began to mold after a week. "

"The gardener carefully sifted the mold to remove any stones before planting the delicate seedlings. "

"The farmer tilled the molds, preparing the field for planting seeds. "

"The gardener will mold soil around the base of the new rose bushes to protect their roots. "