mold (
http://definr.com/mold)
n 1: the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of
this cast was found throughout the region" [syn:
cast,
stamp]
2: container into which liquid is poured to create a given
shape when it hardens [syn:
mould,
cast]
3: loose soil rich in organic matter [syn:
mould]
4: the process of becoming mildewed [syn:
mildew]
5: a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds
of damp or decaying organic matter [syn:
mould]
6: sculpture produced by molding [syn:
mould,
molding,
moulding,
modeling,
clay sculpture]
v 1: form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay" [syn:
model,
mould]
2: become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded
in the old house" [syn:
mildew]
3: form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or
mold; "cast a bronze sculpture" [syn:
cast,
mould]
4: 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" [syn:
shape,
form,
work,
mould,
forge]
5: fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her
beautiful figure"
6: shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often
determines ability"; "mold public opinion" [syn:
determine,
shape,
influence,
regulate]