molded

verb

Meaning

Formed into a specific shape using a container or by manipulating a pliable material.

Examples

The plastic casing was molded to fit the internal components perfectly.
She molded the dough into small, round loaves before baking.

Synonyms: shaped, formed, sculpted, cast

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molded

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊldɪd/

Definition

Formed into a specific shape using a container or by manipulating a pliable material.

Examples

The plastic casing was molded to fit the internal components perfectly.
She molded the dough into small, round loaves before baking.
The statue was molded from bronze in a traditional foundry.

How to Use molded

mold into (phrasal verb): To transform something into a specific shape or state. — "He molded the wet sand into a castle."
be molded by (collocation): To be influenced or shaped by external forces. — "Our values are often molded by our families."

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