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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

Drain the tofu of any excess water in the package, then gently unmold onto a plate and cut into 16 to 20 slabs.

From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2023

If you let the fruitcake cool completely in the pan, you may find it trickier to unmold — it’s easiest when the fruitcake is still slightly warm.

From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2022

When it is firm, unmold, cut into small cubes, and put them in the soup just before serving.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

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