mould

US /moʊld/
UK /moʊld/
"mould" picture
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a hollow container used to give shape to molten or liquid material when it cools and hardens

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Pour the chocolate into the mould.
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The sculptor used a clay mould for the statue.
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a furry growth of minute fungal forms occurring in damp or decaying organic matter

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There was green mould on the old bread.
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The damp wall was covered in black mould.
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form into a particular shape

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The potter began to mould the clay into a vase.
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Her experiences helped to mould her character.
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shapeformfashionmodelsculpt
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grow mould on or in

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If you leave the bread out, it will mould.
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The cheese started to mould in the humid environment.
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