nounπShareThe act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder."The factory specializes in plastic moldings for car interiors. "architecturematerialprocessbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal."The craftsman carefully installed the intricate wood moldings around the fireplace. "architecturematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The carpenter carefully installed the moldings along the top of the wall where it met the ceiling, giving the room a more finished and elegant look. "architecturematerialbuildingstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(woodwork) A planing machine for making moldings."The carpenter used the moldings to create decorative edges on the wooden shelves. "architecturetechnicalbuildingmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(founding) A machine to assist in making molds for castings."While less common now, the older foundry still relies on its robust moldings to efficiently produce sand molds for metal castings. "machineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(milling) A mill for shaping timber."The carpenter used the moldings to create the decorative trim around the doorframe. "architecturematerialbuildingtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(founding) A kind of sand containing clay, used in making molds."The pottery studio used special moldings to create intricate shapes for the teacups. "materialarchitectureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
