mold

noun (1)
\ ˈmōld How to pronounce mold (audio) \

Definition of mold

 (Entry 1 of 6)

1 : crumbling soft friable earth suited to plant growth : soil especially : soil rich in humus — compare leaf mold

2 dialectal British

a : the surface of the earth : ground
b : the earth of the burying ground
3 archaic : earth that is the substance of the human body be merciful great Duke to men of mold— William Shakespeare

mold

noun (2)

Definition of mold (Entry 2 of 6)

1 : distinctive nature or character : type
2 : the frame on or around which an object is constructed
3a : a cavity in which a substance is shaped: such 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
4 : molding
5a obsolete : an example to be followed
b : prototype
c : a fixed pattern : design

mold

verb (1)
molded; molding; molds

Definition of mold (Entry 3 of 6)

transitive verb

1 : to knead or work (a material, such as dough or clay) into a desired consistency or shape
2 : to give shape to the wind molds the waves
3 : to form in a mold mold candles
4 : to determine or influence the quality or nature of mold public opinion
5 : to fit the contours of fitted skirts that mold the hips
6 : to ornament with molding or carving molded picture frames

mold

noun (3)

Definition of mold (Entry 4 of 6)

1 : 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)
2 : a fungus that produces mold

mold

verb (2)
molded; molding; molds

Definition of mold (Entry 5 of 6)

intransitive verb

: to become moldy

Mold

geographical name
\ ˈmōld How to pronounce Mold (audio) \

Definition of Mold (Entry 6 of 6)

town in northeastern Wales south-southwest of Liverpool, England population 10,000

Other Words from mold

Verb (1)

moldable \ ˈmōl-​də-​bəl How to pronounce moldable (audio) \ adjective
molder noun

First Known Use of mold

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (3)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1530, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for mold

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English molde; akin to Old High German molta soil, Latin molere to grind — more at meal

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Anglo-French molde, alteration of Old French modle, from Latin modulus, diminutive of modus measure — more at mete

Noun (3)

Middle English mowlde, perhaps alteration of mowle, from moulen to grow moldy, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Danish mul mold

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mold

noun
\ ˈmōld How to pronounce mold (audio) \

Kids Definition of mold

 (Entry 1 of 5)

1 : 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

mold

verb
molded; molding

Kids Definition of mold (Entry 2 of 5)

1 : to work and press into shape We learned how to mold clay.
2 : to shape in a hollow form
3 : to influence or affect the character of Parents try to mold their children into responsible adults.

mold

noun

Kids Definition of mold (Entry 3 of 5)

1 : an often fuzzy surface growth of fungus on damp or decaying material