n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French molde, alteration of Old French modle, from Latin modulus, diminutive of modus measure ― more at METE
Date: 13th century
1 : distinctive nature or character : TYPE
2 : the frame on or around which an object is constructed
3 a : a cavity in which a substance is shaped: as (1) : a matrix for casting metal <a bullet mold > (2) : a form in which food is given a decorative shape b : a molded object
4 : MOLDING
5 a obsolete : an example to be followed b : PROTOTYPE c : a fixed pattern : DESIGN