mould Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun loose soil rich in organic matter
   mold.
   
2. noun the distinctive form in which a thing is made
   cast; mold; stamp.
   
   • pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
3. noun the process of becoming mildewed
   mold; mildew.
   
4. noun a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
   mold.
   
5. noun a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
   mold.
   
   • a lobster mold
   • a gelatin dessert made in a mold
6. noun a distinctive nature, character, or type
   mold.
   
   • a leader in the mold of her predecessors
7. noun sculpture produced by molding
   clay sculpture; molding; modeling; moulding; mold.
   
8. noun container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
   cast; mold.
   
9. verb form in clay, wax, etc
   model; mold.
   
   • model a head with clay
10. verb form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
    cast; mold.
    
    • cast a bronze sculpture
11. verb make something, usually for a specific function
    form; work; shape; forge; mold.
    
    • She molded the rice balls carefully
    • Form cylinders from the dough
    • shape a figure
    • Work the metal into a sword

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