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mould
1/ əʊ /
noun
- a shaped cavity used to give a definite form to fluid or plastic material
- a frame on which something may be constructed
- something shaped in or made on a mould
- shape, form, design, or pattern
- specific nature, character, or type
heroic mould
verb
- to make in a mould
- to shape or form, as by using a mould
- to influence or direct
to mould opinion
- to cling to
the skirt moulds her figure
- metallurgy to make (a material such as sand) into a mould that is used in casting
mould
2/ əʊ /
noun
- a coating or discoloration caused by various saprotrophic fungi that develop in a damp atmosphere on the surface of stored food, fabrics, wallpaper, etc
- any of the fungi that causes this growth
verb
- to become or cause to become covered with this growth
mould
3/ əʊ /
noun
- loose soil, esp when rich in organic matter
- poetic.the earth
Derived Forms
- ˈdzܱ岹, adjective
- ˌdzܱ岹ˈٲ, noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of mould1
Origin of mould2
Origin of mould3
Example Sentences
The Londoner has risen from defeats to mould himself into a world champion with a seemingly unshakeable confidence.
Wilson will begin his attempt to break the mould on Saturday morning when he faces Scottish Open winner Lei Peifan.
Aside from being a young female vicar, Ms White is also breaking the mould posting on TikTok, where she has amassed millions of views.
The BBC filmed in another flat with black mould in the hallway, kitchen and on the shower curtains.
"He used to do daft things, such as using reverse moulds on butter to leave beautiful designs."
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