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mould
1/ məʊld /
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/ məʊld /
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/ məʊld /
noun
loose soil, esp when rich in organic matter
poetic, the earth
Other Word Forms
- mouldable adjective
- mouldability noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of mould1
Origin of mould2
Origin of mould3
Example Sentences
Traditional fibreglass boat building requires a mould and considerable manual work to make sure the vessel is of the required strength.
The system was found to be operating at 50 per cent efficiency and vent openings within the flat were "seriously affected by mould", according to a report from the proceedings.
Four mobile classrooms at a County Londonderry special school have again been closed due to problems including leaks, fungal growth and mould.
It may also risk making your home damp, which can cause mould.
And the project is also looking beyond bacteria to use AI to tackle the rise of deadly fungal infections, starting with Aspergillus mould.
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