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Definition of Molding
1. Noun. The act of creating something by casting it in a mold.
Generic synonyms: Creating From Raw Materials
Derivative terms: Cast, Mold, Mold
2. Noun. A decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing.
Specialized synonyms: Annulet, Bandelet, Bandelette, Bandlet, Square And Rabbet, Architrave, Baseboard, Mopboard, Skirting Board, Astragal, Bead, Beading, Beadwork, Cavetto, Conge, Congee, Cornice, Cyma, Cymatium, Egg-and-anchor, Egg-and-dart, Egg-and-tongue, Gorgerin, Necking, Ovolo, Quarter Round, Thumb, Quirk Molding, Quirk Moulding, Rib, Subbase, Surbase, Tore, Torus
Generic synonyms: Decoration, Ornament, Ornamentation
3. Noun. A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge.
4. Noun. Sculpture produced by molding.
Generic synonyms: Sculpture
Derivative terms: Model, Mold, Mold, Mold, Mould, Mould, Mould
5. Noun. A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied.
Generic synonyms: Carving, Sculpture
Derivative terms: Model, Model, Mold, Mould
Definition of Molding
1. n. The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.
2. p. a. Used in making a mold or moldings; used in shaping anything according to a pattern.
Definition of Molding
1. Noun. The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder. ¹
2. Noun. Anything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal. ¹
3. Noun. (architecture) 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. ¹
4. Noun. (context: woodwork) A planing machine for making moldings. ¹
5. Noun. (context: founding) A machine to assist in making molds for castings. ¹
6. Noun. (context: milling) A mill for shaping timber. ¹
7. Noun. (context: founding) A kind of sand containing clay, used in making molds. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Molding
1. a long, narrow strip used to decorate a surface [n -S]
Medical Definition of Molding
1. Shaping by means of a mold. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Molding
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