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mould
1/ əʊ /
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/ əʊ /
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/ əʊ /
noun
loose soil, esp when rich in organic matter
poeticthe earth
Other Word Forms
- ˈdzܱ岹 adjective
- ˌdzܱ岹ˈٲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of mould1
Origin of mould2
Origin of mould3
Example Sentences
"They suggest a loft surveys and suggest they make immediate decisions to get insulation, which proves unsuitable for the home, creates damp, and leads to mould," he said.
Despite attempts to produce a usable medicine from the bacteria-killing mould, this had not been achieved by the start of World War Two.
He might reach for the odd coke and salty fries, but he's moulded his whole life in order to manage his migraines.
This control was over a new "team" - in the literal sense of the word - with Enrique focusing on young talent he could mould rather than established, often ego-driven, figures.
Asbestos, electrical and fire safety issues, pest control and leaks, damp and mould are among the complaints, the watchdog receives .
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