Definitions
Molt is a verb that refers to the process of shedding or casting off feathers, skin, or hair, especially as a regular feature of an animal's life cycle.
Example
The snake will molt its skin soon.
Example
The bird was molting and losing its feathers.
Mould is a noun that refers to a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material (such as metal or plastic) when it cools and hardens. It can also refer to a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae.
Example
The chocolate is poured into the moulds to create different shapes.
Example
The bread had some mould on it and had to be thrown away.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of molt as shedding skin or feathers, while mould is a container used to shape something. - You could also associate mould with the fungus that grows on food, which can be harmful if ingested.
Remember this!
Remember, molt refers to shedding skin or feathers, while mould is a container used to shape something or a type of fungus.
