noun
the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
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noun
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
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a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
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sculpture produced by molding
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a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
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verb
form in clay, wax, etc
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- model a head with clay
verb
become moldy
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- 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
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- cast a bronze sculpture
verb
make something, usually for a specific function
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- She molded the rice balls carefully
- Form cylinders from the dough
- shape a figure
- Work the metal into a sword
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fit tightly, follow the contours of
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- The dress molds her beautiful figure
verb
shape or influence
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- give direction to
- experience often determines ability
- mold public opinion