mould Meaning & Definition
What Does Mould Mean?
As a noun, mould means Commonwealth standard spelling of mold. As a verb, it means Commonwealth standard spelling of mold. As a verb, it means Commonwealth spelling of mold (“to cause to become mouldy”).
Word Facts for Mould
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /məʊld/ |
| Synonyms | cast, model and shape |
| Plural | moulds |
| Verb forms | moulds, moulding, moulded |
Mould Definition (Noun)
- Commonwealth standard spelling of mold.
Mould as a Verb
- Commonwealth standard spelling of mold.
Noun
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“growth of tiny fungi”).
Verb
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“to cause to become mouldy”).
Noun
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“loose soil”).
Noun
- Commonwealth spelling of mold (“top of the head”).
Noun
- A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
- A frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped.
- Something that is made in or shaped on a mold.
- The shape or pattern of a mold.
- General shape or form.
the oval mold of her face
- Distinctive character or type.
a leader in the mold of her predecessors
- A fixed or restrictive pattern or form.
His method of scientific investigation broke the mold and led to a new discovery.
- A group of moldings.
the arch mold of a porch or doorway; the pier mold of a Gothic pier, meaning the whole profile, section, or combination of parts
- A fontanelle.
Verb
- To shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to.
- To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence
- To fit closely by following the contours of.
- To make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting.
- To ornament with moldings.
- To be shaped in or as if in a mold.
These shoes gradually molded to my feet.
Noun
- A natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air.
Verb
- To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.
- To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.
Noun
- Loose friable soil, rich in humus and fit for planting.
- (chiefly plural) Earth, ground.
Verb
- To cover with mold or soil.
Synonyms of Mould
Mould synonyms and antonyms →Mould in a Sentence
the oval mold of her face
a leader in the mold of her predecessors
His method of scientific investigation broke the mold and led to a new discovery.
the arch mold of a porch or doorway; the pier mold of a Gothic pier, meaning the whole profile, section, or combination of parts
These shoes gradually molded to my feet.
Word Forms & Grammar
mould (countable and uncountable, plural moulds)
mould (third-person singular simple present moulds, present participle moulding, simple past and past participle moulded)
mould (plural moulds)
Words That Rhyme With Mould
Origin of Mould
Origin 1: Via Middle English molde, moulde (“mould, cast”) and Old French modle, from Latin modulus.
Origin 2: From Middle English mowlde, noun use and alteration of mowled, past participle of moulen, mawlen (“to grow mouldy”), from Old Norse mygla (compare dialectal Danish mugle), from Proto-Germanic *muglōną, diminutive and denominative of *mukiz (“soft substance”) (compare Old Norse myki, mykr (“cow dung”)), from Proto-Indo-European *mewk- (“slick, soft”). More at muck and meek.
Origin 3: From Old English molde. Cognate with Old High German molta, Old Norse mold and Gothic 𐌼𐌿𐌻𐌳𐌰 (mulda).
Frequently Asked Questions About Mould
Is mould a noun or a verb?
Mould is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for mould?
Close synonyms of mould are cast, model and shape. See the full list of mould synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of mould?
The plural of mould is moulds.
What is the past tense of mould?
The past tense of mould is moulded. The present participle is moulding.