process of forming something in a mold; that which has been molded; patterned edging, strip of material that is used as trim (also moulding)
fashion, shape; shape or form in a mold; become moldy, mildew; determine the nature of; ornament with molding, trim with edging; influence the character of (also mould)
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Molding Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutAlt. of Moulding
molding
\mold"ing\, moulding \mould"ing\, ] n.
1. the act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.
2. anything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal.
3. (arch.) a plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface. moldings vary greatly in pattern, and are generally used in groups, the different members of each group projecting or retreating, one beyond another. see cable, n., 3, and crenelated molding, under crenelate, v. t. [
molding
\mold"ing\, moulding \mould"ing\, ] p.a. used in making a mold or moldings; used in shaping anything according to a pattern.
similar words(20)
dovetail molding
cable molding
weather molding
crenelated molding
interpenetrating molding
molding or moulding
quirk molding
diagonal molding
nail-head molding
hood molding
nail-headed molding
loam molding
lozenge-molding
plain molding
bed-molding
pellet molding
hip molding
chain molding
deck molding
edge molding
Noun
1. the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
(synonym) casting
(hypernym) creating from raw materials
(derivation) model, mold, mould
2. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
(synonym) moulding
(hypernym) decoration, ornament, ornamentation
(hyponym) annulet, bandelet, bandelette, bandlet, square and rabbet
3. a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
(synonym) moulding, border
(hypernym) edge, margin
(part-holonym) picture frame
4. sculpture produced by molding
(synonym) mold, mould, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
(hypernym) sculpture
(derivation) cast, mold, mould
5. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
(synonym) modeling, modelling, moulding
(hypernym) sculpture, carving
(hyponym) cheoplasty
(derivation) model, mold, mould
Noun
1. the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
(synonym) cast, stamp
(hypernym) solid
(derivation) shape, form, work, mould, forge
2. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
(synonym) mould, cast
(hypernym) container
(hyponym) form
(derivation) cast, mould
3. loose soil rich in organic matter
(synonym) mould
(hypernym) soil, dirt
(hyponym) leaf mold, leaf mould, leaf soil
4. the process of becoming mildewed
(synonym) mildew
(hypernym) spoilage, spoiling
(derivation) mildew
5. a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
(synonym) mould
(hypernym) fungus
(hyponym) mucor
(derivation) mildew
6. sculpture produced by molding
(synonym) mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
(hypernym) sculpture
(derivation) cast, mould
Verb
1. form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"
(synonym) model, mould
(hypernym) shape, form, work, mould, forge
(derivation) mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
(classification) art, artistic creation, artistic production
2. become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house"
(synonym) mildew
(hypernym) change
(hyponym) smut
(derivation) mould
3. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
(synonym) cast, mould
(hypernym) shape, form, work, mould, forge
(hyponym) press, press out
(derivation) mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
4. make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the riceballs carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
(synonym) shape, form, work, mould, forge
(hypernym) create from raw material, create from raw stuff
(hyponym) carve
(verb-group) work, work on, process
(derivation) cast, stamp
5. fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure"
(hypernym) cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere
6. shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
(synonym) determine, shape, influence, regulate
(hypernym) cause, do, make
(hyponym) dispose, incline
Molding Definition from Social Science Dictionaries & Glossaries
continuous ornamental contour formed on a surface or bevelled edge.
Molding Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Molding or moulding may refer to:
- Molding (decorative), feature formed from marble, plaster, wood, etc. and used in interior design
- Molding (process), process used in manufacturing to shape materials
- Car body molding
- The temporary reshaping of the fetal head as it passes through the birth canal during childbirth, Childbirth#The mechanics of vaginal birth.
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