molding

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/ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

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.

verb

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.

verb

To cover with mold or soil.

noun

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.

Related words

Synonyms

mould moulding modeling border casting clay sculpture ogee mount framework edge injection cast shaping trim shape remolding

Associated

preform extrusion rtm thermoplastic mold molded tooling plastics transom silicone

Rhymes

scolding holding withholding upholding unfolding beholding handholding folding shareholding landholding

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