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molding

/ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/ /ˈmoʊl.dɪŋ/

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verb

To shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to.

Examples :

"The sculptor is molding clay into a beautiful statue. "

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To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence

Examples :

"The teacher is molding her students into responsible citizens. "

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To fit closely by following the contours of.

Examples :

"The clay was still soft, molding perfectly to the shape of the artist's hand. "

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To make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting.

Examples :

"The blacksmith is molding the hot iron to prepare it for casting into a horseshoe. "

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verb

To ornament with moldings.

Examples :

"The carpenter is molding the doorframe with decorative trim to make it look more elegant. "

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To be shaped in or as if in a mold.

Examples :

"These shoes gradually molded to my feet."

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To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.

Examples :

"Leaving the wet towel on the bathroom floor is molding it. "

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To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.

Examples :

"The forgotten bread in the plastic bag was already molding after only a few days. "

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To cover with mold or soil.

Examples :

"The gardener finished molding the base of the tomato plants with fresh soil. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The factory's main activity is the molding of plastic toys. "

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noun

Anything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal.

Examples :

"The ceiling has decorative molding around the edges of the room. "

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noun

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.

Examples :

"The new house had beautiful molding around the ceiling, adding a touch of elegance and hiding the gap between the wall and the roof. "

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noun

(woodwork) A planing machine for making moldings.

Examples :

"The carpenter used the molding to create decorative trim for the new kitchen cabinets. "

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(founding) A machine to assist in making molds for castings.

Examples :

"The foundry invested in a new molding to increase the speed and accuracy of creating sand molds for metal castings. "

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(milling) A mill for shaping timber.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a molding to create decorative trim for the window frames. "

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(founding) A kind of sand containing clay, used in making molds.

Examples :

"The foundry worker carefully mixed the molding to ensure it had the right consistency for creating precise engine block molds. "

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