(mōld) v.t.
1. To work into a particular shape or form; model; shape.
2. To shape or cast in or as in a mold; make on a mold.
3. In founding, to form a mold of or from.
4. To ornament with molding. See synonyms under BEND, GOVERN, INFLUENCE. [<noun]
—noun
1. A matrix for shaping anything in a fluid or plastic condition: distinguished from cast.
2. Hence, that after which something else is patterned, or the thing that is molded.
3. Form; nature; also, kind; character.
4. The physical form; shape: now applied to the human form.
5. A molding, or number of moldings. See synonyms under MODEL. Also spelled mould. [<OF modle <L modulus <modus measure, limit. Doublet of MODULE.]
—mold′a·ble adjective
—mold′er noun
IRON–MOLDER'S TOOLS
a. Lifter.
b. Taper and square.
c. Oval or dog–tail.
d. Square corner.
e. Half–round corner.
ƒ. Yankee.
g. Heart and square.
h. Flange and bead.

(mōld) noun
1. Any fungous growth on food, clothing, walls, etc., especially such growths as form a woolly or furry coating on decaying vegetable matter or in moist, warm places.
2. Any of various fungi producing such growths.
3. Mustiness; decay.
—v.t. & v.i. To become or cause to become moldy. Also spelled mould. [<obs. moul grow moldy <Scand. Cf. Dan. mugle grow moldy.]

(mōld) noun
1. Earth that is fine and soft, and rich in organic matter.
2. The constituent material of anything; earthy material; matter.
3. The earth; ground; hence, a grave.
—v.t. To cover with mold. Also spelled mould. [OE molde earth]

(mōld)
County town of Flintshire, Wales.