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remould

verb, noun·AdvancedBritish

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UK/ˌriːˈməʊld/
US/ˌriːˈmoʊld/

Meanings

  1. verbtransitive

    To shape something again, or to change a thing's form, character, or structure so that it becomes different.

    Grammar: Takes an object: remould the clay. Often used figuratively about ideas, policies, or organizations.

    Patterns

    • remould something
    • remould something into something
    • remould something around something

    The sculptor remoulded the clay into a tall figure.

    The new leader wants to remould the party's image.

    They remoulded the old policies to fit modern needs.

  2. nouncountableBritishtechnical

    A tire that has had a new rubber tread fitted onto its worn casing.

    Grammar: Countable: a remould, two remoulds. The American word is 'retread'.

    Patterns

    • a remould
    • fit a remould

    He bought cheap remoulds for the old van.

    Remoulds are cheaper than new tires but wear out faster.

Word forms

third person singularremoulds
past tenseremoulded
past participleremoulded
-ing formremoulding
pluralremoulds

Common combinations

remould a tire
The garage can remould a tire in about an hour.
remould the clay
She remoulded the clay after it dried out.
remould an image
The company spent millions to remould its image.
remould public opinion
Campaigns like this aim to remould public opinion.

Synonyms and how they differ

reshape
Very close in meaning, but 'reshape' is more common in business and politics and sounds less physical.
reform
Used mainly about systems, laws, or institutions; it suggests improving them, not just changing their shape.
retread
The usual American word for the tire noun, and it can also mean a reworked idea or film.

Word family

mould noun
A hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft material.
mould verb
To shape something soft into a particular form.
moulding noun
A decorative strip of wood or stone, or the act of shaping something.

Commonly confused: remould or mold? remould or remodel?

remould vs mold

'Mold' is the American spelling of the same word, and it also means a soft green growth on old food.

remould vs remodel

'Remodel' means to change the structure of a building or room; 'remould' is about reshaping a material or an idea.

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