a mold

Definition of a mold in English English dictionary: vent
mold: Loose friable soil, rich in humus and fit for planting
mold: To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence; as, a teacher who helps to mold the minds of his students
mold: To fit closely by following the contours of
mold: General shape or form
the oval mold of her face.
mold: A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.W
mold: Distinctive character or type
a leader in the mold of her predecessors.
mold: A natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air
mold: To shape in or on a mold
mold: The shape or pattern of a mold
mold: To make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting
mold: {n} a white downy substance contracted in moist places which the microscope show to be vegetable, also fine earth, a form or hallow to give shape
mold: {v} to model, shape, knead, contract mold
mold: The cavity or matrix into which the plastic composition is placed and from which it takes its form
mold: To be shaped in or as if in a mold
mold: To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon
mold: container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens sculpture produced by molding a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter loose soil rich in organic matter become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house"
mold: sculpture produced by molding
mold: A frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped
mold: To ornament with moldings
mold: A spot; a blemish; a mole
mold: To form a mold of, as in sand, in which a casting may be made
mold: To form into a particular shape; to give shape to
mold: a microscopic fungus that grows and lives on plant or animal matter or on non-organic objects Most molds are made up of filaments and reproduce through the production of spores, which spread by air, water, or insects
mold: A fungus growth on lumber or other wood products at or near the surface and, therefore, not typically resulting in deep discoloration’s They are usually ash green to deep green in color, although black is common
mold: – A potentially damaging fungus that forms on a cigar when it is stored at too high a temperature
mold: A group of moldings; as, the arch mold of a porch or doorway; the pier mold of a Gothic pier, meaning the whole profile, section, or combination of parts
mold: The basic instrument of paper-making Consisting of a frame of wood or other material covered with a cloth, polyester, or metal screen and wire, the mold is dipped into a vat containing a pulp and water mixture It is then raised from the liquid As water drains through the mold, a layer of fibers collects on the surface which, when dried, becomes paper
mold: Something that is made in or shaped on a mold
mold: form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"
mold: A form, normally made of wood or metal, used for shaping and/or decorating molten glass Some molds e g , dip molds impart a pattern to the parison, which is then withdrawn, and blown and tooled to the desired shape and size; other molds are used to give the object its final form, with or without decoration
mold: a hollow container that is made in a particular shape and used to form things
mold: those of the great groups Hyphomycetes, and Physomycetes, forming on damp or decaying organic matter
mold: become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house"
mold: A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.[W]
mold: {i} loose rich soil (also mould)
mold: A type of fungus
mold: a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
mold: {i} pattern or form for giving a particular shape; something that has been molded; nature, character; decorative edging, patterned rim; fungal growth (also mould)
mold: a reproduction taken from the original sculpture and used to create replicas Typically made of silicon A production mold is used to make a number of lighthouse castings before requiring replacement
mold: Cast; form; shape; character
mold: a fungus; molds are plants that make spores instead of seeds which float in the air like pollen They are a common trigger for allergies Molds are found in damp areas, such as the basement or bathroom, as well as in the outdoor environment in grass, leaf piles, hay, and mulch
mold: make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the riceballs carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
mold: - A cavity in which a substance is shaped A fossil used to create a replica, or cast
mold: A fixed or restrictive pattern or form
mold: To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold
mold: loose soil rich in organic matter
mold: To ornament by molding or carving the material of; as, a molded window jamb
mold: shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
mold: the blocks containing the cavity, runners and sprue
mold: To cover with mold or soil
mold: A filamentous fungus
mold: container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
mold: To form into a particular shape; to shape; to model; to fashion
mold: Any of a large group of fungi that cause mold or moldiness and that exist as multicellular filamentous colonies; also the deposit or growth caused by such fungi Molds typically do not produce macroscopic fruiting bodies (See 556)
mold: Usually a multi-piece rubber and plaster set which preserves a negative impression of a specimen which can be filled with a casting compound to produce a specimen replica Can be a single piece of rubber to dozens of rubber and plaster pieces
mold: To knead; as, to mold dough or bread
mold: fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure"
mold: Molds are a group of organisms that belong to the kingdom Fungi In this document, the terms fungi and mold are used interchangeably There are over 20,000 species of mold
mold: The matrix, or cavity, in which anything is shaped, and from which it takes its form; also, the body or mass containing the cavity; as, a sand mold; a jelly mold
mold: Consists of an inner core of brick and clay, over which is placed an outer form called the cope Molten metal-usually bronze-is poured in to fill the space between core and cope
mold: the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
mold: A hollow reinforced cavity that is the mirror-image or reverse-image of the boat and into which fiberglass, gel coat and resin are laid during composite-hull construction
mold: see mould. the American spelling of mould. Town (pop., 1995 est.: 9,000), historic and present county of Flintshire, northeastern Wales. Situated between the industrial centres of Deeside and Wrexham, it grew up around a motte-and-bailey castle built by the Normans in the 12th century. In the area native Briton Christians had defeated the pagan Picts and Scots in a battle waged in AD 430. Long a market hub, it is the administrative centre and historic county seat of Flintshire. In biology, a conspicuous mass of mycelium and fruiting structures produced by various fungi (division Mycota; see fungus). Molds of the genera Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Rhizopus are associated with food spoilage and plant diseases, but some have beneficial uses, as in the manufacture of antibiotics (e.g., penicillin) and certain cheeses. Neurospora, or orange bread mold, has been invaluable in the study of biochemical genetics. Water molds live in fresh or brackish water or wet soils, absorbing dead or decaying organic matter. See also slime mold. In manufacturing, a cavity or surface in which a fluid or plastic substance is shaped into a desired finished product. A molten substance, such as metal or plastic, is poured or forced into a mold and allowed to harden. Molds are made of various materials, depending on the application; sand is frequently used for metal casting, hardened steel for molds for plastic materials, and plaster for various purposes. See also ingot, patternmaking, tool and die making
mold: earth containing the remains or constituents of organic matter, and suited to the growth of plants; soil
mold: Crumbling, soft, friable earth; esp
mold: the process of becoming mildewed
mold: A fungus that can grow in food It often shows up as a furry growth on food
mold: {f} fashion, shape; shape or form in a mold; become moldy, mildew; determine the nature of; ornament with molding, trim with edging; influence the character of (also mould)
mold: Any form made of a refractory material in which glass can be shaped by slumping into or over
mold: Earthy material; the matter of which anything is formed; composing substance; material
mold: A form, usually made of clay, metal, or wood, that is used for shaping glass
mold: - The combination of mold frame and tooling components needed to form a closure
mold: Parasitic, microscopic fungi that float in the air like pollen Mold is a common trigger for allergies and can be found in damp areas, such as basements or bathrooms, as well as in grass, leaf piles, hay, mulch, or under mushrooms
mold: fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure
mold: A frame with a wire cloth bottom, on which the pump is drained to form a sheet, in making paper by hand
mold: form by pouring (e g , wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
mold: A fontanel
mold: That on which, or in accordance with which, anything is modeled or formed; anything which serves to regulate the size, form, etc
mold: as the pattern or templet used by a shipbuilder, carpenter, or mason
mold: A growth of minute fungi of various kinds, esp
mold: a common name for fungi that grow in a filamentous fashion and reproduce by means of spores; all molds are fungi, but not all fungi are considered 'molds'
mold: A series of machined steel plates containing cavities into which plastic resin is injected to form a part