n. 1 form, cast, matrix, die; template or templet, pattern, form He broke the mould to prevent the casting of a duplicate statuette 2 form, shape, pattern, format, structure, build, construction, design, arrangement, organization, configuration, kind, brand, make, line, type, stamp, cut Was man made in the same mould as his God, or vice versa? 3 character, nature, stamp, type, kind, kidney, ilk, sort Grandpa said that he wouldn't want someone of her mould in the family
v. 4 shape, form, make, work, fashion, configure, sculpture or sculpt, model, knead, construct carve, cut The artist moulded the original design in clay 5 forge, cast, stamp, die-cast These beads are moulded from solid gold 6 influence, shape, form, affect, make, control, direct, guide, lead The speech-writer's job is to mould the language to fit his client's ideas The candidate is trying to mould public opinion in his favour.