moulding

Plural: mouldings

Noun

• A shaped strip of material used for decoration or finishing.
• 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
• Alternative spelling of molding.

Verb

• form in clay, wax, etc
• form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
• make something, usually for a specific function
• present participle and gerund of mould

Examples

• He admired the ornate moulding in the old house, much like appreciating a well-placed bingo on the board.

Synonyms

border, cast, clay sculpture, forge, form, model, modeling, modelling, mold, molding, mould, shape, work