• Molding

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/
    • US IPA: /ˈmoÊŠl.dɪŋɡ/

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    Full definition of molding

    Noun

    molding

    (plural moldings)
    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. (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.
    4. (woodwork) A planing machine for making moldings.
    5. (founding) A machine to assist in making molds for castings.
    6. (milling) A mill for shaping timber.
    7. (founding) A kind of sand containing clay, used in making molds.
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