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mould

1

/ əʊ /

noun

  1. a shaped cavity used to give a definite form to fluid or plastic material

  2. a frame on which something may be constructed

  3. something shaped in or made on a mould

  4. shape, form, design, or pattern

  5. specific nature, character, or type

    heroic mould

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verb

  1. to make in a mould

  2. to shape or form, as by using a mould

  3. to influence or direct

    to mould opinion

  4. to cling to

    the skirt moulds her figure

  5. metallurgy to make (a material such as sand) into a mould that is used in casting

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mould

2

/ əʊ /

noun

  1. a coating or discoloration caused by various saprotrophic fungi that develop in a damp atmosphere on the surface of stored food, fabrics, wallpaper, etc

  2. any of the fungi that causes this growth

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verb

  1. to become or cause to become covered with this growth

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mould

3

/ əʊ /

noun

  1. loose soil, esp when rich in organic matter

  2. poeticthe earth

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Other Word Forms

  • ˈdzܱ岹 adjective
  • ˌdzܱ岹ˈٲ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mould1

C13 (n): changed from Old French modle, from Latin modulus a small measure, module

Origin of mould2

C15: dialect (Northern English) mowlde mouldy, from the past participle of moulen to become mouldy, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse mugla mould

Origin of mould3

Old English molde; related to Old High German molta soil, Gothic mulde
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Example Sentences

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"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.

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Despite attempts to produce a usable medicine from the bacteria-killing mould, this had not been achieved by the start of World War Two.

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He might reach for the odd coke and salty fries, but he's moulded his whole life in order to manage his migraines.

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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.

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Asbestos, electrical and fire safety issues, pest control and leaks, damp and mould are among the complaints, the watchdog receives .

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