mould

Plural: moulds

Noun

• loose soil rich in organic matter
• the distinctive form in which a thing is made
• the process of becoming mildewed
• a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
• a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
• a distinctive nature, character, or type
• sculpture produced by molding
• container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
• Commonwealth standard spelling of mold.
• Commonwealth spelling of mold (“growth of tiny fungi”).
• Commonwealth spelling of mold (“loose soil”).
• Commonwealth spelling of mold (“top of the head”).

Verb

Verb Forms: moulded, moulding, moulds

• To shape or form something, often using a mold.
• form in clay, wax, etc
• form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
• make something, usually for a specific function
• Commonwealth standard spelling of mold.
• Commonwealth spelling of mold (“to cause to become mouldy”).

Examples

• He tried to mould his letters into a challenging word, but his rack just wouldn’t cooperate.

Synonyms

cast, clay sculpture, forge, form, mildew, model, modeling, mold, molding, moulding, shape, stamp, work

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