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mould

 

[ mษ™สŠld ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in construction

A hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens.

Synonyms

cast, form, mold

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter poured the liquid metal into the mould to create the desired shape.
  • She removed the cake from the mould once it had cooled down.
  • The mould for the concrete pillar was made of steel.
  • The mould for the plastic toy was carefully designed.
  • The mould for the ceramic vase was intricately carved.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

A characteristic shape, style, or design.

Synonyms

form, pattern, shape

Examples of usage

  • The bacteria grew in a mould that resembled a star.
  • The fungi formed a colourful mould on the bread.
  • The artist's work had a unique mould that set it apart from others.
  • The mould of the leaf was used in the botanical study.
  • The furniture had a classic mould that appealed to many.
Context #3 | Verb

to shape

To shape a material in a mould.

Synonyms

form, sculpt, shape

Examples of usage

  • The potter moulded the clay into a beautiful vase.
  • She moulded the dough into tiny cookies.
  • He moulded his idea into a successful business plan.
  • The sculptor moulded the clay into a lifelike figure.
  • They moulded the plastic into various shapes.

Translations

Translations of the word "mould" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น molde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Form

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cetak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ forma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅž‹ (ใ‹ใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ molde

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalฤฑp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ forma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ forma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆจกๅ…ท (mรณ jรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kalup

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qalib

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ molde

Etymology

The word 'mould' originated from Middle English 'molde', Old English 'molde' meaning earth or dust. It has been used since the 13th century to refer to the container used for shaping materials. Over time, the term expanded to include biological growth and the act of shaping materials. 'Mould' is commonly used in both British and American English.

See also: moulder.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,984 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.