Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊldər/
noun a person or thing that molds or shapes something
A1 The molder was used to create a new shape out of clay.
A2 The molder carefully shaped the dough into a perfect loaf of bread.
B1 The molder at the foundry was responsible for creating molds for metal castings.
B2 The skilled molder was able to create intricate designs with precision.
C1 The master molder was renowned for his ability to create detailed sculptures.
C2 The molder's craftsmanship was evident in the flawless finish of the ceramic vase.
verb to decay or disintegrate gradually
A1 The old books in the library began to molder from lack of care.
A2 If you leave food out for too long, it will start to molder.
B1 The damp conditions caused the wooden furniture to molder and decay.
B2 Over time, the abandoned house began to molder and crumble.
C1 The ancient ruins slowly moldered away, lost to the passage of time.
C2 The once grand estate now lay in ruins, moldering and forgotten by all.
formal Over time, the old documents began to molder in the damp basement.
informal I found some old books moldering away in the attic.
slang Don't leave that food out too long, or it'll start to molder.
figurative His ideas began to molder as he refused to adapt to new information.
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