Mold (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Mould

Related Words

• Mold (verb)
• Moldy (adjective)

Meaning ²

Loose soil rich in organic matter.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

• Mould

Hypernyms

• Dirt

Hyponyms

• Leaf Soil
• Leaf Mould

Meaning ³

The process of becoming mildewed.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Mould
• Mildew

Hypernyms

• Spoilage

Related Words

• Mold (verb)

Meaning ⁴

A dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold; "a lobster mold"; "a gelatin dessert made in a mold".

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

• Mould

Hypernyms

• Sweet
• Afters

Meaning ⁵

The distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region".

Classification

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

Synonyms

• Mould
• Stamp
• Cast

Hypernyms

• Solid

Related Words

• Mold (verb)

Meaning ⁶

Sculpture produced by molding.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Mould
• Moulding
• Modeling
• Molding
• Clay Sculpture

Related Words

• Mold (verb)

Meaning ⁷

Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Mould
• Cast

Hyponyms

• Pig

Related Words

• Mold (verb)

Meaning ⁸

A distinctive nature, character, or type; "a leader in the mold of her predecessors".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Mould

Hypernyms

• Stylemark
• Earmark
• Trademark