Definition: The quality or state of being slightly wet or damp.

Example: The moistness of the soil is important for the growth of plants.

Definition: A small amount of wetness or dampness in the air or on surfaces.

Example: The moisture in the air made the day feel humid.

Definition: To take on a particular shape or form, often as a result of being in a mold or becoming covered with a fungus.

Example: The bread began to mold after being left out for too long.

Definition: A hollow shape or frame used to give form to a substance, or a type of fungus that breaks down organic material.

Example: The artist used a mold to create a beautiful sculpture.

Definition: To shape something into a specific form or design, often by using a mold or by following its shape closely.

Example: The artist decided to mold the clay into a beautiful sculpture.

Definition: To break down into smaller pieces or dust over time, often due to decay or rot.

Example: The old leaves began to molder on the ground as winter approached.

Definition: To cause something to break down into smaller pieces or to decay over time.

Example: The old building began to molder after years of neglect.

Definition: Having a musty smell or appearance due to the presence of mold; more moldy than something else.

Example: The bread was moldier than the one I bought yesterday.

Definition: Having the most mold; very old or decayed, often with a musty smell.

Example: The bread in the back of the cupboard was the moldiest I've ever seen.

Definition: The condition of having mold or being covered with mold.

Example: The bread was thrown away due to its moldiness.

Definition: A small, often dark spot or growth on the skin, which can be raised and sometimes hairy. It can also refer to a spy working secretly within an organization.

Example: She had a small mole on her cheek that everyone noticed.

Definition: A small raised area of soil created by a mole digging underground.

Example: The children found a molehill in the garden and were excited to see where the mole had been.

Definition: A type of invertebrate animal that has a soft body, often protected by a hard shell, including creatures like snails, clams, and octopuses.

Example: The mollusc crawled slowly across the wet sand.