nounπShareA hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance."The baker poured the batter into the cake molds. "materialtechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped."The baker used special molds to make heart-shaped cookies for Valentine's Day. "materialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that is made in or shaped on a mold."The baker uses special molds to make cookies in the shape of stars. "materialartindustrythingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe shape or pattern of a mold."The baker used special molds to create cookies in the shapes of stars. "materialstructuretypeitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGeneral shape or form."the oval mold of her face"appearancestylestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDistinctive character or type."a leader in the mold of her predecessors"typecharacterstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fixed or restrictive pattern or form."His method of scientific investigation broke the mold and led to a new discovery."stylewaystructuretypesystemqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of moldings."the arch mold of a porch or doorway;β the pier mold of a Gothic pier, meaning the whole profile, section, or combination of parts"architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fontanelle."The doctor gently felt the baby's head to check the softness of the molds before they closed completely. "anatomybodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to."The potter meticulously molds the clay into a beautiful vase. "materialartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo guide or determine the growth or development of; influence"A good teacher molds young minds by encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. "humanmindcharactereducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit closely by following the contours of."The clay molds to the shape of the artist's hands. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting."The artist molds the clay into the desired shape before firing it in the kiln. "materialprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ornament with moldings."The carpenter molds the wooden frames to give the doors an elegant finish. "artstylearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be shaped in or as if in a mold."These shoes gradually molded to my feet."materialprocessartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air."The old bread left in the breadbox grew green and blue molds. "organismenvironmentsubstancebiologynaturemicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon."Leaving the wet towel in the gym bag molds it quickly. "environmentbiologymicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold."The bread left out on the counter has molded. "organismenvironmentbiologynatureconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLoose friable soil, rich in humus and fit for planting."The gardener prepared the flower bed with rich molds, ready for planting the spring bulbs. "agriculturegeologyenvironmentplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly plural) Earth, ground."The farmer tilled the molds, preparing the field for planting corn. "geologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with mold or soil."After the heavy rain, dirt from the garden molds the flower stems. "environmentagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading