process of forming something in a mold; that which has been molded; patterned edging, strip of material that is used as trim (also molding)
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 mold)
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Moulding Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
of Mould
(p.a.)
Used in making a mold or moldings; used in shaping anything according to a pattern.
Used in making a mold or moldings; used in shaping anything according to a pattern.
(n.)
The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.
The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.
(n.)
Anything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal.
Anything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal.
(n.)
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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutA 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.
moulding
n
1. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing [syn: molding]
2. a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge [syn: molding, border]
3. sculpture produced by molding [syn: mold, mould, molding, modeling, clay sculpture]
4. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied [syn: modeling, modelling, molding]
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Noun
1. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
(synonym) molding
(hypernym) decoration, ornament, ornamentation
(hyponym) annulet, bandelet, bandelette, bandlet, square and rabbet
2. a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
(synonym) molding, border
(hypernym) edge, margin
(part-holonym) picture frame
3. sculpture produced by molding
(synonym) mold, mould, molding, modeling, clay sculpture
(hypernym) sculpture
(derivation) cast, mold, mould
4. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
(synonym) modeling, modelling, molding
(hypernym) sculpture, carving
(hyponym) cheoplasty
(derivation) model, mold, mould
Noun
1. loose soil rich in organic matter
(synonym) mold
(hypernym) soil, dirt
(hyponym) leaf mold, leaf mould, leaf soil
2. a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
(synonym) mold
(hypernym) fungus
(hyponym) mucor
3. sculpture produced by molding
(synonym) mold, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
(hypernym) sculpture
(derivation) cast, mold
4. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
(synonym) mold, cast
(hypernym) container
(hyponym) form
Verb
1. form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"
(synonym) model, mold
(hypernym) shape, form, work, mold, forge
(derivation) mold, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
(classification) art, artistic creation, artistic production
2. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
(synonym) cast, mold
(hypernym) shape, form, work, mold, forge
(hyponym) press, press out
(derivation) mold, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
3. 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, mold, forge
(hypernym) create from raw material, create from raw stuff
(hyponym) carve
(verb-group) work, work on, process
Moulding 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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