mold
mold
moʊld
mowld
British pronunciation
/mˈə‌ʊld/
mould

Definitie en betekenis van "mold"in het Engels

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

mold definition and meaning
example
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Bakers use silicone molds for muffins and cupcakes.
02

a sculpture created by forming a material in a mold

example
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The artist produced multiple molds from a single design.
03

a particular character, type, or nature that defines someone or something

example
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Writers of this mold tend to focus on social realism.
04

a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter, forming a superficial layer

example
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The basement walls showed signs of black mold.
05

loose, fertile soil that is rich in decomposed organic matter

example
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The gardener dug into the mold to plant seedlings.
to mold
01

vormen, gieten

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
to mold definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The artist molded the soft wax into a lifelike sculpture of a bird.
De kunstenaar vormde het zachte was in een levensecht beeld van een vogel.
02

vormen, modelleren

to shape or fashion an object by pressing, shaping, or manipulating malleable material
Transitive: to mold an object from specific material
to mold definition and meaning
example
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The chef molded a cake from fondant, skillfully shaping the sugary material into intricate decorations.
De chef vormde een cake van fondant, waarbij hij het suikerhoudende materiaal vakkundig tot ingewikkelde decoraties vormde.
03

schimmelen, bedekt raken met schimmel

to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
example
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When stored improperly, leather goods can mold, leading to irreversible damage and decay.
Wanneer ze niet goed worden opgeslagen, kunnen leren producten schimmelen, wat leidt tot onomkeerbare schade en verval.
04

vormen, beïnvloeden

to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop
Transitive: to mold someone’s character or opinions
example
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The supportive environment at school molded her confidence and self-esteem.
De ondersteunende omgeving op school vormde haar zelfvertrouwen en zelfrespect.
05

vormen, aanpassen

to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
example
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The carpenter molded the wooden trim to fit precisely against the curved walls of the room.
De timmerman vormde de houten lijst om precies tegen de gebogen muren van de kamer aan te passen.
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