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forge vs mould

mould vs forge

forge and mould both are nouns.

forge and mould both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forge Yes No Yes No
mould Yes No Yes No
As verbs, forge and mould are synonyms defined as:
  • forge and mould: make something, usually for a specific function
Other synonyms of forge include form, mold, shape, work.
As verbs, mould is a hyponym of forge; that is, mould is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than forge:
  • forge: make something, usually for a specific function
  • mould: form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
Other hyponyms of forge include carve, swage, upset, chip, layer, cut out, machine, grind, stamp, puddle, beat, preform, preform, mound, hill, roughcast, remold, reshape, sinter, cast, mold, throw, coil, hand-build, handbuild, sculpt, sculpture, model, mold.
forge (noun) mould (noun)
a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping 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
forge (verb) mould (verb)
create by hammering become moldy; spoil due to humidity
make a copy of with the intent to deceive shape or influence; give direction to
make out of components (often in an improvising manner) fit tightly, follow the contours of
make something, usually for a specific function form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort make something, usually for a specific function
move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy form in clay, wax, etc
move ahead steadily
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