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carve vs mould

mould vs carve

carve is not a noun while mould is a noun.

carve and mould both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
carve No No Yes No
mould Yes No Yes No
As verbs, mould is a hypernym of carve; that is, mould is a word with a broader meaning than carve:
  • carve: form by carving
  • mould: make something, usually for a specific function
Other hypernyms of carve include cut, forge, form, mold, shape, work.
carve (noun) mould (noun)
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
sculpture produced by molding
a distinctive nature, character, or type
a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
the process of becoming mildewed
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
loose soil rich in organic matter
carve (verb) mould (verb)
cut to pieces become moldy; spoil due to humidity
form by carving shape or influence; give direction to
engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface fit tightly, follow the contours of
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
make something, usually for a specific function
form in clay, wax, etc
Difference between carve and mould

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