machine vs mould

mould vs machine

machine and mould both are nouns.

machine and mould both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
machine	Yes	No	Yes	No
mould	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, mould is a hypernym of machine; that is, mould is a word with a broader meaning than machine:

machine: turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
mould: make something, usually for a specific function

Other hypernyms of machine include forge, form, mold, shape, work.

machine (noun)	mould (noun)
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks	container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine	sculpture produced by molding
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point	a distinctive nature, character, or type
a group that controls the activities of a political party	a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently	a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
an efficient person	the process of becoming mildewed
	the distinctive form in which a thing is made
	loose soil rich in organic matter

machine (verb)	mould (verb)
make by machinery	become moldy; spoil due to humidity
turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery	shape or influence; give direction to
	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

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