n. 25B6; noun
the molten metal is poured into a mould : CAST, die, form, matrix, shape, template, pattern, frame.
an actress in the traditional Hollywood mould : PATTERN, form, shape, format, model, kind, type, style; archetype, prototype.
he is a figure of heroic mould : CHARACTER, nature, temperament, disposition; calibre, kind, sort, variety, stamp, type.
25B6; verb
a figure moulded from clay : SHAPE, form, fashion, model, work, construct, make, create, manufacture, sculpt, sculpture; forge, cast.
moulding US policy : DETERMINE, direct, control, guide, lead, influence, shape, form, fashion, make.