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Mold
01
a container or form used to shape food or other materials by pouring them in while liquid, which then hardens into the container's shape
Esempi
She poured the chocolate into a heart-shaped mold.
The gelatin set perfectly in the star mold.
02
a sculpture created by forming a material in a mold
Esempi
The clay figure was a perfect mold of the original model.
Bronze statues are often cast from molds.
03
a particular character, type, or nature that defines someone or something
Esempi
He was of a different mold than his colleagues, always seeking adventure.
Leaders of this mold are rare and inspiring.
04
a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter, forming a superficial layer
Esempi
Bread left out too long developed green mold.
Mold can ruin food if not stored properly.
05
loose, fertile soil that is rich in decomposed organic matter
Esempi
The garden thrived thanks to dark, rich mold.
Farmers prefer fields with healthy mold for planting.
to mold
01
modellare
to give a soft substance a particular shape or form by placing it into a mold or pressing it
Transitive: to mold a material into a form
Esempi
She carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase on the potter's wheel.
Ha modellato con cura l'argilla in un bellissimo vaso sul tornio del vasaio.
Children love to mold colorful playdough into imaginative figures during art class.
I bambini amano modellare pasta modellabile colorata in figure immaginative durante la lezione d'arte.
02
modellare, plasmare
to shape or fashion an object by pressing, shaping, or manipulating malleable material
Transitive: to mold an object from specific material
Esempi
The artist molded a sculpture from clay, carefully shaping it into a lifelike representation of a human figure.
L'artista plasmò una scultura dall'argilla, modellandola con cura in una rappresentazione realistica di una figura umana.
She molded a vase from ceramic.
Lei ha modellato un vaso di ceramica.
03
ammuffire, ricoprirsi di muffa
to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
Esempi
If you leave bread out in humid weather, it will quickly mold, becoming unsuitable for consumption.
Se lasci il pane fuori con tempo umido, si ammuffirà rapidamente, diventando inadatto al consumo.
Over time, the damp walls of the basement started to mold, requiring extensive cleaning and renovation.
Nel tempo, le pareti umide del seminterrato hanno iniziato a muffire, richiedendo una pulizia e una ristrutturazione estese.
04
forgiare
to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop
Transitive: to mold someone’s character or opinions
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The teachings of his parents and mentors molded his worldview.
Gli insegnamenti dei suoi genitori e mentori hanno modellato la sua visione del mondo.
The inspiring stories of great leaders molded her aspirations.
Le storie ispiratrici dei grandi leader hanno plasmato le sue aspirazioni.
05
modellare, plasmare
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
Esempi
The custom-made orthotic was molded to fit the unique contours of the patient's foot.
L'ortesi su misura è stata modellata per adattarsi ai contorni unici del piede del paziente.
The automotive technician molded the rubber seal to fit tightly around the edges of the car door.
Il tecnico automobilistico modellò la guarnizione in gomma per adattarsi perfettamente attorno ai bordi della portiera dell'auto.
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