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mould

/məʊld/ /moʊld/

Meanings
noun noun
A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.

Examples :

"The baker poured the cake batter into the heart-shaped mould before putting it in the oven. "
material structure

Related Words

Illustration predecessors

predecessors noun

/ˈpɹɛdɪsɛsəz/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsəz/

One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position.

"The current principal learned a lot from her predecessors, who had each led the school through different challenges. "

Illustration investigation

investigation noun

/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

"Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown."

Illustration combination

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration individuality

individuality noun

/ˌɪndɪvɪd͡ʒuˈælɪti/

The characteristics that contribute to the differentiation or distinction of someone or something from a group of otherwise comparable identity.

"Even though the students all wore the same uniform, their drawings showed their individuality through unique colors and styles. "

Illustration discouraging

discouraging verb

/dɪsˈkʌɹɪdʒɪŋ/

To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

"The constant criticism from her teacher discouraged her from trying new math problems. "

Illustration distinctive

distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

Illustration scientific

scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

Illustration reflection

reflection noun

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

"The reflection in the window showed the changing colors of the sunset. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration determination

determination noun

/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of determining, or the state of being determined.

"Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado."

Illustration restrictive

restrictive adjective

/rɪˈstrɪktɪv/ /rəˈstrɪktɪv/

Confining, limiting, containing within defined bounds.

"The school's new dress code is very restrictive, allowing only navy blue or white shirts. "