molding

Plural: moldings

Noun

• A decorative strip used to adorn surfaces.
• the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
• a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
• sculpture produced by molding
• a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
• 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.
• A planing machine for making moldings.
• A machine to assist in making molds for castings.
• A mill for shaping timber.
• A kind of sand containing clay, used in making molds.

Verb

• form in clay, wax, etc
• become moldy; spoil due to humidity
• form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
• make something, usually for a specific function
• fit tightly, follow the contours of
• shape or influence; give direction to
• present participle and gerund of mold

Examples

• The molding around the Scrabble board added a touch of class to the game.

Synonyms

border, cast, casting, clay sculpture, determine, forge, form, influence, mildew, model, modeling, modelling, mold, mould, moulding, regulate, shape, work