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: a 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: a 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: make by pouring into a cast or mold [syn: {cast}, {mould}]
4: make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded
the riceballs carefully"; "Form the dough into cylinders"
[syn: {shape}, {form}, {mould}, {forge}]