n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 14th century
1 archaic : to knead (dough) into a desired consistency or shape
2 : to give shape to <the wind mold s the waves>
3 : to form in a mold < mold candles>
4 : to determine or influence the quality or nature of < mold public opinion>
5 : to fit the contours of <fitted skirts that mold the hips>
6 : to ornament with molding or carving < mold ed picture frames>
– mold · able \ ' m ō l-d ə -b ə l \ adjective
– mold · er noun