mould-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: Form by hand manipulation or by pouring into a shaped container to harden, perhaps for a specific purpose.

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[agent] MOULD NP2[material] (PP{into NP[product]}) NP1[agent] MOULD [product] (PP{from NP[material]})

Examples:
Clara moulded a head with clay in art class.
The artist moulded a bronze sculpture.
She moulded the rice balls carefully.
Mould cylinders from the dough.
Mould the metal into a sword.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NP
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 3

Sense Number 2: Make suitable for a specific role or function.

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] MOULD NP2[patient[animate]] (PP)

Examples:
He moulds his recruits from Day 1.
We must mould our students for the world of commerce.
She moulded the puppy into a wonderful dog.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NP
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3