American English pronunciation

How to pronounce moulds

IPA transcription: ['moʊldz]

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Noun

  • the distinctive form in which a thing is made

    “pottery of this cast was found throughout the region”

  • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

  • loose soil rich in organic matter

  • the process of becoming mildewed

  • a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter

  • a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold

    “a lobster mold”

    “a gelatin dessert made in a mold”

  • a distinctive nature, character, or type

    “a leader in the mold of her predecessors”

  • sculpture produced by molding

Verb

  • 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”

  • form in clay, wax, etc

    “model a head with clay”

  • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

    “cast a bronze sculpture”

Usage examples

  • This is cast in moulds, typically for small busts and figurines, rather than carved.
  • Although the moulds had already been completed, Rolladen-Schneider decided not to pursue further development.
  • It is also one of several different moulds that can spoil bread.
  • Pieces were mostly wheel-thrown, but moulds were also used to form pieces.
  • The molten steel was then poured into moulds and the crucibles reused.