mould (Meaning)
mould (n)
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
mould (v)
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
mould (v.)
Crumbling, soft, friable earth; esp., earth containing the remains or constituents of organic matter, and suited to the growth of plants; soil.
Earthy material; the matter of which anything is formed; composing substance; material.
mould (v. t.)
To cover with mold or soil.
To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.
To form into a particular shape; to shape; to model; to fashion.
To ornament by molding or carving the material of; as, a molded window jamb.
To knead; as, to mold dough or bread.
To form a mold of, as in sand, in which a casting may be made.
mould (n.)
A growth of minute fungi of various kinds, esp. those of the great groups Hyphomycetes, and Physomycetes, forming on damp or decaying organic matter.
The matrix, or cavity, in which anything is shaped, and from which it takes its form; also, the body or mass containing the cavity; as, a sand mold; a jelly mold.
That on which, or in accordance with which, anything is modeled or formed; anything which serves to regulate the size, form, etc., as the pattern or templet used by a shipbuilder, carpenter, or mason.
Cast; form; shape; character.
A group of moldings; as, the arch mold of a porch or doorway; the pier mold of a Gothic pier, meaning the whole profile, section, or combination of parts.
A fontanel.
A frame with a wire cloth bottom, on which the pump is drained to form a sheet, in making paper by hand.
mould (v. i.)
To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.
mould ()
Alt. of Mouldy
Synonyms & Antonyms of mould
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mould Sentence Examples
- The wet clay was pliable and easily moulded into intricate shapes.
- The seeds were placed in a mould to germinate before planting.
- The baker used a specialized mould to bake perfect pound cakes.
- The metal was molten and poured into a mould to create a sculpture.
- The fungus grew in a dense mould on the damp bread.
- The injection was administered through a pre-sterilized mould.
- The soil became mouldy and unsuitable for planting after heavy rainfall.
- The bread had a thick layer of mould on its surface and had to be discarded.
- The doctor recommended an antifungal cream to treat the mould infection on the patient's skin.
- The ancient coins were found in a mould and were well-preserved.
FAQs About the word mould
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
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The wet clay was pliable and easily moulded into intricate shapes.
The seeds were placed in a mould to germinate before planting.
The baker used a specialized mould to bake perfect pound cakes.
The metal was molten and poured into a mould to create a sculpture.
