Meaning & Definition of Mould in English

1. Loose soil rich in organic matter

2. The distinctive form in which a thing is made

• "Pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"

3. The process of becoming mildewed

4. A fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter

5. A dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold

• "A lobster mold"

• "A gelatin dessert made in a mold"

6. A distinctive nature, character, or type

• "A leader in the mold of her predecessors"

7. Sculpture produced by molding

8. Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

1. Form in clay, wax, etc

• "Model a head with clay"

2. Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

• "Cast a bronze sculpture"

3. 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"