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moulding

/ˈmoʊldɪŋ/ /ˈməʊldɪŋ/

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verb

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

Examples :

"The potter is moulding the clay to create a beautiful vase. "

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verb

To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence

Examples :

"My parents are moulding me to be a responsible adult by teaching me about finances and hard work. "

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verb

To fit closely by following the contours of.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully moulded the wood to the shape of the window frame. "

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

Examples :

"The sculptor meticulously moulding the wax will create a mold for the bronze statue. "

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To ornament with moldings.

Examples :

"The carpenter is moulding the window frames with decorative trim. "

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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 damp bread in the plastic bag started moulding it within a few days. "

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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 back of the cupboard was quickly moulding. "

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To cover with mold or soil.

Examples :

"The gardener is moulding soil around the base of the tomato plants to support them. "

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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 pottery class taught us the basics of clay moulding. "

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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 painter carefully applied fresh white paint to the wooden moulding around the classroom windows. "

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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 intricate wood moulding around the picture frame enhanced the overall appearance of the room. "

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noun

(woodwork) A planing machine for making moldings.

Examples :

"The woodworking shop has a powerful moulding that shapes intricate designs into the wooden trim. "

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

Examples :

"The factory invested in a new moulding to increase the speed and precision of their metal casting process. "

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(milling) A mill for shaping timber.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a powerful moulding to create the decorative trim for the windows. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The foundry worker carefully mixed the moulding with water to prepare it for shaping the metal casting. "

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