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   mould

   /məʊld/

   noun

   • 1. a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens: "the smith would pour the molten metal into the shaped mould" Similar castdieformmatrixshapecontainerframeworktemplatepatternframe
   • ▪ a pudding or savoury mousse made in a mould: "a lobster mould with a sauce of carrots and port"
   • 2. a distinctive and typical style, form, or character: "he's a superb striker in the same mould as Gary Lineker" Similar characternaturetemperamenttemperdispositioncast/turn of mindmettlecalibrekindsortvarietystamptypekidneygrainilk
   • ▪ form or shape, especially the features or physique of a person or the build of an animal: archaic "he was manly in size, mould, and bearing" Similar patternformshapeformatstructureconfigurationconstructionframebuildmodeldesignarrangementorganizationformationfigurecastkindbrandmakelinetypecutstylearchetypeparadigmprototype
   • 3. a frame or template for producing mouldings: "all the moulds, masters or originals, had been kept for reference"

   verb

   • 1. form (an object) out of malleable material: "mould the figure from white fondant" Similar shapeformfashionmodelworkconstructframemakecreateconfiguremanufacturedesignsculptsculpturethrowforgecastdie-caststampprintimpressembossdebossengraveetch
   • ▪ give a shape to (malleable material): "take the marzipan and mould it into a cone shape" Similar shapeformfashionmodelworkconstructframemakecreateconfiguremanufacturedesignsculptsculpturethrowforgecastdie-caststampprintimpressembossdebossengraveetch
   • 2. influence the formation or development of: "he was instrumental in moulding the policy and ideals of the journal" Similar determinedirectcontrolguideleadinfluenceshapeformfashionaffectmake

   Word Origin Middle English: apparently from Old French modle, from Latin modulus (see modulus).

   Derivatives

   • 1. mouldable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOULD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MOULD definition: 1. a soft, green or grey growth that develops on old food or on objects that have been left for too…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOLD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a hollow container into which you pour a soft or liquid substance so that it will cool or harden into the shape of the container: The pieces are made in a mold and I just paint them. mold noun (GROWTH)

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOULD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. a shaped cavity used to give a definite form to fluid or plastic material. 2. a frame on which something may be constructed. 3. something shaped in or made on a mould. 4. shape, form, design, or pattern. 5.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › mouldMOULD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Mould definition: a shaped cavity used to give a definite form to fluid or plastic material. See examples of MOULD used in a sentence.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mouldMould Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 21, 2024 · Kids Definition. mould. chiefly British variant of mold. Medical Definition. mould, moulding, mouldy. chiefly British variant of mold, molding, moldy. More from Merriam-Webster on mould. Nglish: Translation of mould for Spanish Speakers. Britannica English: Translation of mould for Arabic Speakers. Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about mould.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › moldMold Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : a cavity in which a substance is shaped: such as. (1) : a matrix for casting metal. a bullet mold. (2) : a form in which food is given a decorative shape. b. : a molded object. 2. a. : prototype. b. : a fixed pattern : design. c. obsolete : an example to be followed. 3. : distinctive nature or character : type. 4.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › mouldMould - definition of mould by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (Art Terms) a shaped cavity used to give a definite form to fluid or plastic material. 2. (Building) a frame on which something may be constructed. 3. (Art Terms) something shaped in or made on a mould. 4. shape, form, design, or pattern. 5. specific nature, character, or type: heroic mould. vb ( tr) 6. to make in a mould. 7.