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unmold

American  
[uhn-mohld] / ʌnˈmoʊld /
especially British, unmould

verb (used with object)

  1. to take out of a mold.

    to unmold a gelatin dessert.

  2. to destroy the mold or shape of.


Etymology

Origin of unmold

First recorded in 1605–15; un- 2 + mold 1

Example Sentences

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Remove, run a knife around the outside and unmold into individual dessert plates.

From Seattle Times Sep. 2, 2023

Remove the cake and center insert from the pan, then run the knife around the center tube and along the bottom to unmold the cake.

From Washington Times May 16, 2023

Let cool in the tin on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then run a butter knife around the muffins to loosen them and unmold.

From Washington Post Jun. 2, 2022

Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool in the tart pan for at least 30 minutes, then unmold and serve warm, or let cool completely, refrigerate, and serve cold.

From Washington Post Dec. 19, 2021

When ready to serve, unmold the meringue and place it on boiled custard served in a glass dish.

From The Century Cook Book by Mary Ronald

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