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Word: Mould
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: apparently from Old French modle, from Latin modulus (see modulus)
məʊld
a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens
Short Definition:container for shaping hot liquid material
Examples:- the smith would pour the molten metal into the shaped mould
- a jelly mould
a distinctive and typical style, form, or character
Short Definition:distinctive form or character
Examples:- he's a superb striker in the same mould as Gary Lineker
- he planned to conquer the world as a roving reporter in the mould of his hero
a frame or template for producing mouldings
Short Definition:template for producing mouldings
Examples:- all the moulds, masters or originals, had been kept for reference
- mold
Word: Mould
Speech Type: Verb
məʊld
form (an object) out of malleable material
Short Definition:form from malleable material
Examples:- mould the figure from white fondant
influence the formation or development of
Short Definition:influence development of
Examples:- he was instrumental in moulding the policy and ideals of the journal
- mold
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