Mould (Noun)
Meaning 1
A distinctive nature, character, or type; "a leader in the mold of her predecessors".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The young actress is shaping up to be a star in the mould of Elizabeth Taylor.
- He is a manager in the mould of a classic dictator, feared by all his employees.
- The politician was cut from the same mould as many other successful leaders before him.
- She was a rebel in the mould of Joan of Arc, defying the odds to fight for her cause.
- The team's new strategy is cast in the mould of a winning formula that worked well last season.
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Meaning 2
Loose soil rich in organic matter.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The garden's rich mould allowed for the easy growth of a variety of flowers and vegetables.
- The farmer carefully turned over the mould to aerate it before planting the new crop.
- After years of composting, the soil had transformed into a fertile mould perfect for gardening.
- The gardener's hands sank into the cool, damp mould as she planted the seedlings.
- The forest floor was covered in a thick layer of mould, teeming with insects and microorganisms.
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Meaning 3
Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cake was baked in a mould shaped like a heart to make it perfect for Valentine's Day.
- She carefully poured the melted chocolate into the mould to create Easter eggs.
- The concrete was poured into a mould to create the desired shape for the garden statue.
- To make ice cubes, simply fill the mould with water and put it in the freezer.
- The artist created a mould of the intricate design to cast the bronze sculpture.
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Meaning 4
The process of becoming mildewed.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The old bread had begun to mould in the pantry due to the high humidity.
- If you don't dry your clothes properly, they will start to mould and smell bad.
- The basement was prone to mould because of the poor ventilation and damp walls.
- The grapes had been left out for too long and were starting to mould and rot.
- The carpet in the flooded room was beginning to mould and needed to be replaced.
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Meaning 5
Sculpture produced by molding.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The artist's latest mould was a delicate figurine of a ballerina, crafted from intricately shaped clay.
- The museum showcased an impressive collection of ancient moulds, each one telling a story of a long-forgotten civilization.
- She carefully poured the molten metal into the mould, waiting patiently for it to cool and harden.
- The mould of the famous sculpture had been lost for decades, until it was rediscovered in a dusty attic.
- The mould was so detailed that it captured every nuance of the subject's expression, from the curve of the lips to the sparkle in the eyes.
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Meaning 6
A fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The walls of the abandoned house were covered in a thick layer of mould that had been growing for years.
- After a few days of being left in the damp basement, the bread had developed a fuzzy green mould.
- The smell of damp earth and mould filled the air as she walked through the overgrown garden.
- The fruit had been left out for too long and was now covered in a white mould that made it inedible.
- The bathroom was prone to mould growth due to the poor ventilation and constant moisture.
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Meaning 7
The distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The sculptor poured liquid bronze into a mould to create a beautiful replica of the ancient statue.
- This limited edition car has been discontinued and the mould has been destroyed.
- To mass-produce their iconic phone cases, the company had to design and use several moulds.
- Crafting such intricate moulds was crucial in replicating the baroque-style furnishings of the old palace.
- Manufacturers made only one mould of this exclusive luxury item and all other units were destroyed after the royal purchase.
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Meaning 8
A dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold; "a lobster mold"; "a gelatin dessert made in a mold".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The intricate cake was formed in a delicate rose-petal mold to give it an authentic appearance.
- The recipe for making individual chocolate mousses in molds has been a crowd favorite at parties.
- The lemon panna cotta dessert was chilled and unmolded just before serving to preserve its perfect shape.
- Her specialty at family gatherings was always her lime gelatin dessert made in a bundt mold.
- She skillfully crafted each small cube of sugar to be frozen in the fruit ice molds to serve later as treats.