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mould

1

/ əʊ /

noun

  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. specific nature, character, or type

    heroic mould

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verb

  1. to make in a mould
  2. to shape or form, as by using a mould
  3. to influence or direct

    to mould opinion

  4. to cling to

    the skirt moulds her figure

  5. metallurgy to make (a material such as sand) into a mould that is used in casting
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mould

2

/ əʊ /

noun

  1. a coating or discoloration caused by various saprotrophic fungi that develop in a damp atmosphere on the surface of stored food, fabrics, wallpaper, etc
  2. any of the fungi that causes this growth
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verb

  1. to become or cause to become covered with this growth
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mould

3

/ əʊ /

noun

  1. loose soil, esp when rich in organic matter
  2. poetic.
    the earth
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzܱ岹, adjective
  • ˌdzܱ岹ˈٲ, noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mould1

C13 (n): changed from Old French modle, from Latin modulus a small measure, module

Origin of mould2

C15: dialect (Northern English) mowlde mouldy, from the past participle of moulen to become mouldy, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse mugla mould

Origin of mould3

Old English molde; related to Old High German molta soil, Gothic mulde
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Example Sentences

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The Londoner has risen from defeats to mould himself into a world champion with a seemingly unshakeable confidence.

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Wilson will begin his attempt to break the mould on Saturday morning when he faces Scottish Open winner Lei Peifan.

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Aside from being a young female vicar, Ms White is also breaking the mould posting on TikTok, where she has amassed millions of views.

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The BBC filmed in another flat with black mould in the hallway, kitchen and on the shower curtains.

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"He used to do daft things, such as using reverse moulds on butter to leave beautiful designs."

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