a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens

the smith would pour the molten metal into the shaped mould

a jelly mould

a distinctive and typical style, form, or character

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

all the moulds, masters or originals, had been kept for reference

form (an object) out of malleable material

mould the figure from white fondant

influence the formation or development of

he was instrumental in moulding the policy and ideals of the journal

a furry growth of minute fungi occurring typically in moist warm conditions, especially on food or other organic matter

mould may flourish unhindered

moist food becomes covered with moulds

soft loose earth

the ground was soft and damp, with old leaves thick in the mould