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form in clay, wax, etc;
"model a head with clay"
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become moldy; spoil due to humidity;
"The furniture molded in the old house"
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form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold;
"cast a bronze sculpture"
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make something, usually for a specific function;
"She molded the rice balls carefully"
"Form cylinders from the dough"
"shape a figure"
"Work the metal into a sword"
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fit tightly, follow the contours of;
"The dress molds her beautiful figure"
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shape or influence; give direction to;
"experience often determines ability"
"mold public opinion"