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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

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 and serve with custard, or 1 tbs. whipped cream.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.

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