"moulds" in the noun sense
1. mold, mould
loose soil rich in organic matter
2. cast, mold, mould, stamp
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
"pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
3. mildew, mold, mould
the process of becoming mildewed
4. mold, mould
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
5. mold, mould
a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
"a lobster mold"
"a gelatin dessert made in a mold"
6. mold, mould
a distinctive nature, character, or type
"a leader in the mold of her predecessors"
7. mold, mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
sculpture produced by molding
8. mold, mould, cast
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
"moulds" in the verb sense
1. model, mold, mould
form in clay, wax, etc
"model a head with clay"
2. cast, mold, mould
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
"cast a bronze sculpture"
3. shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
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"
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