Main Entry:

³mold

Function:

transitive verb

Date:

14th century

1archaic : to knead (dough) into a desired consistency or shape2: to give shape to <the wind molds the waves>3: to form in a mold <mold candles>4: to determine or influence the quality or nature of <mold public opinion>5: to fit the contours of <fitted skirts that mold the hips>6: to ornament with molding or carving <molded picture frames>

— mold·able \ˈmōl-də-bəl\ adjective

— mold·er noun