molding Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
    casting.
  2. noun a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
    moulding.
  3. noun a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
    moulding; border.
  4. noun sculpture produced by molding
    mould; clay sculpture; modeling; moulding; mold.
  5. noun a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
    modeling; moulding; modelling.
  6. verb form in clay, wax, etc
    mould; model; mold.
    • model a head with clay
  7. verb become moldy; spoil due to humidity
    mildew; mold.
    • The furniture molded in the old house
  8. verb form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
    mould; cast; mold.
    • cast a bronze sculpture
  9. verb make something, usually for a specific function
    mould; form; work; shape; forge; mold.
    • She molded the rice balls carefully
    • Form cylinders from the dough
    • shape a figure
    • Work the metal into a sword
  10. verb fit tightly, follow the contours of
    mold.
    • The dress molds her beautiful figure
  11. verb shape or influence; give direction to
    influence; shape; regulate; mold; determine.
    • experience often determines ability
    • mold public opinion

WordNet

Mold"ing, Mould"ing noun (Also<
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Definitions
  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.
Mold"ing, Mould"ing participial adjective (Also<
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Definitions
  1. Used in making a mold or moldings; used in shaping anything according to a pattern.

Webster 1913