mold
|mold|
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/moʊld/
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/məʊld/
shape or fungus
Etymology
'mold' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'moule,' where 'mold' meant 'a form or shape.'
'moule' transformed into the Middle English word 'mold,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mold.'
Initially, it meant 'a form or shape,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'fungus.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
The sculptor poured the clay into the mold.
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Noun 2
a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae.
The bread was covered in mold after being left out.
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Verb 1
to shape or form something by using a mold.
The artist molded the clay into a beautiful vase.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35