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Adjective: molded mówl-did Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: moulded)
- Shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
"the molded steel plates"; - shaped, wrought, moulded [Brit, Cdn] Verb: mold mówld Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: mould)
- (art) form in clay, wax, etc
"mold a head with clay"; - model, mould [Brit, Cdn] - Become moldy; spoil due to humidity
"The furniture molded in the old house"; - mildew, mould [Brit, Cdn] - Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
"mold a bronze sculpture"; - cast, mould [Brit, Cdn] - Make something, usually for a specific function
"She molded the rice balls carefully"; - shape, form, work, mould [Brit, Cdn], forge - Fit tightly, follow the contours of
"the dress molds to her beautiful figure"; - mould [Brit, Cdn] - Give direction to; be an influence on
"mold public opinion"; - determine, shape, influence, regulate, mould [Brit, Cdn]
See also: formed Type of: adhere, cause, change, cleave, cling, cohere, create from raw material, create from raw stuff, do, engender, make, stick Encyclopedia: Molded Mold, Wales |