mold

nouns

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

verbs

form in clay, wax, etc
"model a head with clay"
model, mold, mould
is derived from
moldable
is derived from
molding
is derived from
molding
become moldy; spoil due to humidity
"The furniture molded in the old house"
mildew, mold
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
"cast a bronze sculpture"
cast, mold, mould
is derived from
moldable
is derived from
molding
is derived from
molding
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"
forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work
fit tightly, follow the contours of
"The dress molds her beautiful figure"
mold
is a type of (narrower)
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
"The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere"
adhere, cleave, cling, cohere, stick
shape or influence; give direction to
"experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
determine, influence, mold, regulate, shape