| noun | the distinctive form in which a thing is made “pottery of this cast was found throughout the region” |
| noun | container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens |
| noun | loose soil rich in organic matter |
| noun | the process of becoming mildewed |
| noun | a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter |
| noun | a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold “a lobster mold” |
| noun | a distinctive nature, character, or type “a leader in the mold of her predecessors” |
| noun | sculpture produced by molding |
| verb | form in clay, wax, etc “model a head with clay” |
| verb | become moldy; spoil due to humidity “The furniture molded in the old house” |
| verb | form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold “cast a bronze sculpture” |
| verb | make something, usually for a specific function “She molded the rice balls carefully” |
| verb | fit tightly, follow the contours of “The dress molds her beautiful figure” |
| verb | shape or influence; give direction to “experience often determines ability” |
| cast | verb | formulate in a particular style or language |
| mold | verb | make something, usually for a specific function |
| stamp | verb | form or cut out with a mold, form, or die |
| mildew | verb | become moldy; spoil due to humidity |
| moldy | adjective | covered with or smelling of mold |
| mouldy | adjective | covered with or smelling of mold |
| mould | verb | form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold |
| model | verb | form in clay, wax, etc |
| model | noun | the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale) |
| modelling | noun | a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied |
| modeling | noun | sculpture produced by molding |
| moldable | adjective | capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material) |
| mold | noun | sculpture produced by molding |
| molding | noun | the act of creating something by casting it in a mold |
| mould | noun | sculpture produced by molding |
| moulding | noun | a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied |
| mildew | noun | a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter |
| cast | noun | object formed by a mold |
| caster | noun | a worker who casts molten metal into finished products |
| casting | noun | object formed by a mold |
| shape | noun | the visual appearance of something or someone |
| shaper | noun | a person who makes things |
| shaping | noun | the act of fabricating something in a particular shape |
| form | noun | a mold for setting concrete |
| formation | noun | a particular spatial arrangement |
| determinant | noun | a determining or causal element or factor |
| influence | noun | the effect of one thing (or person) on another |
| regulation | noun | the act of controlling or directing according to rule |