molding

/ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/

MƏƱL · dɪŋ (2 syllables)

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Definition

The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.

Etymology

From Middle English moldyng; equivalent to mold + -ing.

Example Sentences

  • "A fine-scale denticulated molding in the cornice, repeated elsewhere in the exterior wood trim, lends an air of exceptional richness and refinement."
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