Overview of noun mould

The noun mould has 8 senses

• mold, mould -- (loose soil rich in organic matter)


• cast, mold, mould, stamp -- (the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region")


• mildew, mold, mould -- (the process of becoming mildewed)


• mold, mould -- (a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter)


• mold, mould -- (a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold; "a lobster mold"; "a gelatin dessert made in a mold")


• mold, mould -- (a distinctive nature, character, or type; "a leader in the mold of her predecessors")


• mold, mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture -- (sculpture produced by molding)


• mold, mould, cast -- (container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens)

Overview of verb mould

The verb mould has 3 senses

• model, mold, mould -- (form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay")


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


• shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge -- (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")