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Vocabulary Entry
mold
|noun • verb • noun
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N
noun
A hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens.
Example Sentences
"The artist created a beautiful sculpture by pouring molten bronze into a mold."
"The cake was baked in a heart-shaped mold for the special occasion."
"The factory uses various molds to produce plastic parts for their products."
V
verb
To shape or influence something into a particular form or character.
Example Sentences
"The teacher's guidance helped mold the students into confident speakers."
"The designer will mold the clay into the desired shape for the pottery."
"His experiences in the city began to mold his perspective on life."
N
noun
A fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae.
Example Sentences
"The bread was stored too long, and now it has green mold on it."
"Mold can cause health problems if it grows in damp areas of a house."
"She discovered the mold in the corners of the bathroom after a long winter."