mold in WordNet English dictionary

1. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
   mold  mould  cast 
   
2. the distinctive form in which a thing is made
   "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
   cast  mold  mould  stamp 
   
3. sculpture produced by molding
   mold  mould  molding  moulding  modeling  clay sculpture 
   
4. the process of becoming mildewed
   mildew  mold  mould 
   
5. a distinctive nature, character, or type
   "a leader in the mold of her predecessors"
   mold  mould 
   
6. a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
   "a lobster mold"; "a gelatin dessert made in a mold"
   mold  mould 
   
7. a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
   mold  mould 
   
8. loose soil rich in organic matter
   mold  mould 
   

1. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
   "cast a bronze sculpture"
   cast  mold  mould 
   
2. shape or influence; give direction to
   "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
   determine  shape  mold  influence  regulate 
   
3. make something, usually for a specific function
   "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
   shape  form  work  mold  mould  forge 
   
4. become moldy; spoil due to humidity
   "The furniture molded in the old house"
   mold  mildew 
   
5. form in clay, wax, etc
   "model a head with clay"
   model  mold  mould 
   
6. fit tightly, follow the contours of
   "The dress molds her beautiful figure"
   mold