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

WordNet


Mould, Mould"er, Mould"y (Also<
  • Mould
  • Moulder
  • Mouldy
)
Definitions
  1. See Mold, Molder, Moldy, etc.

Webster 1913