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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
The ice cream was shaped using a plastic mold.
02
a sculpture created by forming a material in a mold
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The mold captured every detail of the carved ornament.
03
a particular character, type, or nature that defines someone or something
Esempi
Athletes of this mold thrive under pressure.
04
a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter, forming a superficial layer
Esempi
She wore gloves to remove mold from the old books.
05
loose, fertile soil that is rich in decomposed organic matter
Esempi
Mold contributes to soil fertility by retaining moisture.
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.
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 carpenter molded a chair from wood, carving and shaping the material into a comfortable and stylish piece of furniture.
Il falegname modellò una sedia in legno, intagliando e modellando il materiale per creare un mobile comodo ed elegante.
03
ammuffire, ricoprirsi di muffa
to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
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If you leave wet clothes in a pile for too long, they will eventually mold, producing a foul smell.
Se lasci i vestiti bagnati in una pila per troppo tempo, alla fine ammuffiranno, producendo un odore sgradevole.
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 cultural traditions of her heritage molded her identity.
Le tradizioni culturali del suo patrimonio hanno modellato la sua identità.
05
modellare, plasmare
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
Esempi
The tailor skillfully molded the fabric to fit the client's body, creating a garment that accentuated their figure.
Il sarto ha abilmente modellato il tessuto per adattarlo al corpo del cliente, creando un capo che ne accentuava la figura.
Albero Lessicale
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