mould (n.)

  1. loose soil rich in organic matter

    [ Syn: mold ]

  2. the distinctive form in which a thing is made; pottery of this cast was found throughout the region

    [ Syn: cast , mold , stamp ]

  3. the process of becoming mildewed

    [ Syn: mildew , mold ]

  4. a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter

    [ Syn: mold ]

  5. a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold; a lobster mold; a gelatin dessert made in a mold

    [ Syn: mold , mold ]

  6. a distinctive nature, character, or type; a leader in the mold of her predecessors

    [ Syn: mold ]

  7. sculpture produced by molding

    [ Syn: mold , molding , moulding , modeling , clay sculpture ]

  8. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

    [ Syn: mold , cast ]

    mould (v.)

  1. form in clay, wax, etc; model a head with clay

    [ Syn: model , mold ]

  2. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; cast a bronze sculpture

    [ Syn: cast , mold ]

  3. make something, usually for a specific function; She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough; shape a figure; Work the metal into a sword

    [ Syn: shape , form , work , mold , forge ]

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