molds
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/moʊldz/
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/məʊldz/
(mold)
shape or fungus
Etymology
'mold' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'moule,' where 'moule' meant 'a form or model.'
'moule' transformed into the Middle English word 'mold(e),' and eventually became the modern English word 'mold.'
Initially, it meant 'a form or model,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'a fungus.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens.
The chocolate was poured into the molds to set.
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Noun 2
a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae.
The bread was covered in green molds.
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Verb 1
to shape a material by using a mold.
The artist molds the clay into beautiful sculptures.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 02:38