mold

English

/məʊld/, /moʊld/

noun
Definitions
  • A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
  • A frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped.
  • Something that is made in or shaped on a mold.
  • The shape or pattern of a mold.
  • General shape or form.
  • Distinctive character or type.
  • A fixed or restrictive pattern or form.
  • (architecture) A group of moldings.
  • (anatomy) A fontanelle.

Etymology

Derived from Latin modulus (measure, a small measure, a measure, mode, rhythm, meter, standard), modus (manner, measure, way, due measure, method, rhythm, melody, limit, target).

Origin

Latin

modus

Gloss

manner, measure, way, due measure, method, rhythm, melody, limit, target

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