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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
The garden thrived thanks to dark, rich mold.
Farmers prefer fields with healthy mold for planting.
to mold
01
forma, gjuta
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
Exempel
She carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase on the potter's wheel.
Hon formade försiktigt leran till en vacker vas på krukmakarens hjul.
Children love to mold colorful playdough into imaginative figures during art class.
Barn älskar att forma färgglad modellera till fantasifulla figurer under konstlektionen.
02
forma, modellera
to shape or fashion an object by pressing, shaping, or manipulating malleable material
Transitive: to mold an object from specific material
Exempel
The artist molded a sculpture from clay, carefully shaping it into a lifelike representation of a human figure.
Konstnären formade en skulptur av lera, formade den noggrant till en livlik representation av en människofigur.
She molded a vase from ceramic.
Hon formade en vas av keramik.
03
mögel, bli täckt av mögel
to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
Exempel
If you leave bread out in humid weather, it will quickly mold, becoming unsuitable for consumption.
Om du lämnar bröd ute i fuktigt väder kommer det snabbt att mögla, vilket gör det olämpligt att äta.
Over time, the damp walls of the basement started to mold, requiring extensive cleaning and renovation.
Med tiden började de fuktiga väggarna i källaren mögel, vilket krävde omfattande rengöring och renovering.
04
forma, påverka
to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop
Transitive: to mold someone’s character or opinions
Exempel
The teachings of his parents and mentors molded his worldview.
Hans föräldrars och mentorns läror formade hans världsbild.
The inspiring stories of great leaders molded her aspirations.
De inspirerande berättelserna om stora ledare formade hennes ambitioner.
05
forma, anpassa
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
Exempel
The custom-made orthotic was molded to fit the unique contours of the patient's foot.
Den skräddarsydda ortesen var formad för att passa patientens fot unika konturer.
The automotive technician molded the rubber seal to fit tightly around the edges of the car door.
Bilteknikern formade gummipackningen så att den passade tätt runt bilrutans kanter.
Lexikalt Träd
moldable
moldy
mold
