moulding

verb

Meaning

To shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to.
To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence
To fit closely by following the contours of.
To make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting.
To ornament with moldings.
To be shaped in or as if in a mold.
To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.
To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.
To cover with mold or soil.
The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.
Anything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal.
A plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface and to conceal joints, especially between unlike materials.
(woodwork) A planing machine for making moldings.
(founding) A machine to assist in making molds for castings.
(milling) A mill for shaping timber.

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