Mould
noun
A hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens.
She poured the jelly into a heart-shaped mould.
Often appears as...
- break the mould
- fill the mould
verb
To shape or form in a specified way or into a specified form.
She moulded the clay into a ball.
Often appears as...
- mould into shape
- mould from clay
noun
A type of fungus that grows in damp warm conditions and can cause decay.
The bread was covered in mould.
Often appears as...
- mould growth
- mould spores
verb
To influence something or someone's nature, development, or behavior.
Her experiences moulded her into a strong, independent woman.
Often appears as...
- mould one's character
- mould one's behavior
noun
A distinctive and typical style, form, or character.
He is a singer in the mould of Elvis.
Often appears as...
- in the mould of
- break the mould
noun
A hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens.
She poured the jelly into a heart-shaped mould.
Often appears as...
- break the mould
- fill the mould
verb
To shape or form in a specified way or into a specified form.
She moulded the clay into a ball.
Often appears as...
- mould into shape
- mould from clay
noun
A type of fungus that grows in damp warm conditions and can cause decay.
The bread was covered in mould.
Often appears as...
- mould growth
- mould spores
verb
To influence something or someone's nature, development, or behavior.
Her experiences moulded her into a strong, independent woman.
Often appears as...
- mould one's character
- mould one's behavior
noun
A distinctive and typical style, form, or character.
He is a singer in the mould of Elvis.
Often appears as...
- in the mould of
- break the mould
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Crafting Shapes
Used when discussing making objects, especially in DIY or industrial contexts.
The molten glass is poured into the mould to make vases.
Pro Tip 2/3Final Form
When set, the material takes the mould's shape permanently unless broken.
When the concrete dried, it took the mould's appearance.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Solids
Moulds can shape liquids or foods that set, not only metals or plastics.
We used chocolate moulds for our dessert preparations.
Pro Tip 1/3Crafting Shapes
Used when discussing making objects, especially in DIY or industrial contexts.
The molten glass is poured into the mould to make vases.
Pro Tip 2/3Final Form
When set, the material takes the mould's shape permanently unless broken.
When the concrete dried, it took the mould's appearance.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Solids
Moulds can shape liquids or foods that set, not only metals or plastics.
We used chocolate moulds for our dessert preparations.
Pro Tip 1/3Crafting Shapes
Used when discussing making objects, especially in DIY or industrial contexts.
The molten glass is poured into the mould to make vases.
Pro Tip 2/3Final Form
When set, the material takes the mould's shape permanently unless broken.
When the concrete dried, it took the mould's appearance.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Solids
Moulds can shape liquids or foods that set, not only metals or plastics.
We used chocolate moulds for our dessert preparations.
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Video examples
Reel Talk Ep. 2 - Wicked...
stepping up to the plate for ministries he's on his game he's fished a lot in his life he just never fished her big bluefin tunas before so it's definitely been a good experience to try and mould him but he's definitely see some habits that he's already developed that are trying to wearing me like what sleeping you just how much do you do not sleep
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Do personality tests...
like our school years, or when we start working. Though certain features of a person’s behavior may remain relatively stable over time, others are malleable, moulded by our upbringing, life experiences, and age.
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Does the Colour of Food...
first inspection the moulded foods get the first look they're unfamiliar so the bird is cautious but something's got its interest birds can smell has this drawn
Video examples
Reel Talk Ep. 2 - Wicked...
stepping up to the plate for ministries he's on his game he's fished a lot in his life he just never fished her big bluefin tunas before so it's definitely been a good experience to try and mould him but he's definitely see some habits that he's already developed that are trying to wearing me like what sleeping you just how much do you do not sleep
Video examples
Do personality tests...
like our school years, or when we start working. Though certain features of a person’s behavior may remain relatively stable over time, others are malleable, moulded by our upbringing, life experiences, and age.
Video examples
Does the Colour of Food...
first inspection the moulded foods get the first look they're unfamiliar so the bird is cautious but something's got its interest birds can smell has this drawn
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Riz Ahmed
British Musician
It's interesting that we assign the label 'political' to art that doesn't just fit a mould of status quo. Is 'Downton Abbey' not political? That's political! Every piece of art offers a perspective on the world. And what is politics if not a perspective on the world? 'Downton Abbey' is about class. It's also about race.
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Sonakshi Sinha
Indian Actress
I think I have broken the mould that actresses have to be extremely thin on screen. All those who are making my weight an issue just prove that people are jealous. These are people who have nothing to do in life except to stare at their computer screens and make comments on us.
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Virginia Woolf
British Author
There is much to support the view that it is clothes that wear us, and not we, them; we may make them take the mould of arm or breast, but they mould our hearts, our brains, our tongues to their liking.
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Zeenat Aman
Indian Actress
I think the parts that I played sort of broke the mould in terms of - you know, I played grey characters, the bad girl with a good heart, there was a good reason for her to be bad.
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Vijay Antony
Indian Musician
It's not that easy, but the moment the camera is switched on, I have to mould myself to breathe life into the characters I portray.
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Neeraj Kabi
Indian Actor
I only like playing people who are completely different from me. I try to mould myself into that character.
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Larry Hagman
American Actor
Well I think they broke the mould when they made me and being humble is one of my great assets.
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Javed Jaffrey
Indian Actor
For me it is important to mould myself as the director wants. That's my challenge as an actor.
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Kayvan Novak
English Actor
I had to fool the world into accepting me. I didn't seem to fit the mould of my idols.
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Genesis P-Orridge
English Musician
I guess I'm dedicated to breaking every inherited mould I can in my private life.
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Riz Ahmed
British Musician
It's interesting that we assign the label 'political' to art that doesn't just fit a mould of status quo. Is 'Downton Abbey' not political? That's political! Every piece of art offers a perspective on the world. And what is politics if not a perspective on the world? 'Downton Abbey' is about class. It's also about race.
Quote examples
Sonakshi Sinha
Indian Actress
I think I have broken the mould that actresses have to be extremely thin on screen. All those who are making my weight an issue just prove that people are jealous. These are people who have nothing to do in life except to stare at their computer screens and make comments on us.
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Virginia Woolf
British Author
There is much to support the view that it is clothes that wear us, and not we, them; we may make them take the mould of arm or breast, but they mould our hearts, our brains, our tongues to their liking.
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Zeenat Aman
Indian Actress
I think the parts that I played sort of broke the mould in terms of - you know, I played grey characters, the bad girl with a good heart, there was a good reason for her to be bad.
Quote examples
Vijay Antony
Indian Musician
It's not that easy, but the moment the camera is switched on, I have to mould myself to breathe life into the characters I portray.
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Neeraj Kabi
Indian Actor
I only like playing people who are completely different from me. I try to mould myself into that character.
Quote examples
Larry Hagman
American Actor
Well I think they broke the mould when they made me and being humble is one of my great assets.
Quote examples
Javed Jaffrey
Indian Actor
For me it is important to mould myself as the director wants. That's my challenge as an actor.
Quote examples
Kayvan Novak
English Actor
I had to fool the world into accepting me. I didn't seem to fit the mould of my idols.
Quote examples
Genesis P-Orridge
English Musician
I guess I'm dedicated to breaking every inherited mould I can in my private life.
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