What does MOLDS mean?

Parts of Speech

Molds is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, molds means to shape a soft or liquid substance into a particular form. As a noun, molds refer to a hollow container used to give shape to molten or liquid substances as they cool and harden.

Pronunciations

US: /moʊldz/

UK: /məʊldz/

Origin and Usage

The word molds originated from the Old French word "modle" which means "model." It has been in use since the 14th century. The verb form is commonly used in manufacturing and cooking, while the noun form is used in manufacturing, cooking, and biology.

Synonyms

As a verb, synonyms for molds include shapes, forms, sculpts, and casts. As a noun, synonyms include casts, forms, and dies.

Related Words

Model, modal, melds, molts, miles.

Example Sentences

• She molds the clay into a beautiful vase.
• The chef molds the chocolate into a perfect sphere.
• The factory uses molds to create the plastic parts.
• The biologist studies the molds in the petri dish.