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1. Shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
   "the molded steel plates";
   - shaped, wrought, moulded [Brit, Cdn]

1. (art) form in clay, wax, etc
   "mold a head with clay";
   - model, mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. Become moldy; spoil due to humidity
   "The furniture molded in the old house";
   - mildew, mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
   "mold a bronze sculpture";
   - cast, mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
4. Make something, usually for a specific function
   "She molded the rice balls carefully";
   - shape, form, work, mould [Brit, Cdn], forge
    
5. Fit tightly, follow the contours of
   "the dress molds to her beautiful figure";
   - mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
6. Give direction to; be an influence on
   "mold public opinion";
   - determine, shape, influence, regulate, mould [Brit, Cdn]

See also: formed

Type of: adhere, cause, change, cleave, cling, cohere, create from raw material, create from raw stuff, do, engender, make, stick

Encyclopedia: Molded