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mould
məʊld
noun
pleśń
Definition
A furry growth of minute fungi occurring on organic matter, especially when damp or decaying.
Examples
There was green mould growing on the old bread.
Na starym chlebie rosła zielona pleśń.
Damp conditions encourage the growth of mould.
Wilgotne warunki sprzyjają rozwojowi pleśni.
Collocations
black mouldgrow mouldremove mould
noun
forma
Also
kształt(m)
Definition
A hollow container used to give shape to molten or liquid material when it cools and hardens, or a distinctive type or character.
Examples
She poured the jelly into a decorative mould.
Wlała galaretkę do ozdobnej formy.
He was cast in the mould of a true leader.
Został ukształtowany na wzór prawdziwego lidera.
Collocations
jelly mouldcake mouldbreak the mould
verb
formować
Also
kształtować
Definition
To form or shape something, or to influence the development of something.
Examples
The potter moulded the clay into a vase.
Garncarz uformował glinę w wazon.
His experiences helped to mould his character.
Jego doświadczenia pomogły ukształtować jego charakter.
Collocations
mould claymould charactermould opinion
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