verb🔗ShareTo shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to."The potter is moulding the clay to create a beautiful vase. "artmaterialarchitecturestyleprocessbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo guide or determine the growth or development of; influence"My parents are moulding me to be a responsible adult by teaching me about finances and hard work. "educationmindcharactersocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fit closely by following the contours of."The carpenter carefully moulded the wood to the shape of the window frame. "architectureartstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting."The sculptor meticulously moulding the wax will create a mold for the bronze statue. "materialprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo ornament with moldings."The carpenter is moulding the window frames with decorative trim. "architectureartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be shaped in or as if in a mold."These shoes gradually molded to my feet."materialprocessartarchitectureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon."Leaving the damp bread in the plastic bag started moulding it within a few days. "environmentbiologymicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold."The forgotten bread in the back of the cupboard was quickly moulding. "biologyorganismnatureenvironmentmicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cover with mold or soil."The gardener is moulding soil around the base of the tomato plants to support them. "agricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder."The pottery class taught us the basics of clay moulding. "artmaterialprocessarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal."The painter carefully applied fresh white paint to the wooden moulding around the classroom windows. "architecturematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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 intricate wood moulding around the picture frame enhanced the overall appearance of the room. "architecturebuildingartstylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(woodwork) A planing machine for making moldings."The woodworking shop has a powerful moulding that shapes intricate designs into the wooden trim. "machinebuildingtechnicalarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(founding) A machine to assist in making molds for castings."The factory invested in a new moulding to increase the speed and precision of their metal casting process. "machineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(milling) A mill for shaping timber."The carpenter used a powerful moulding to create the decorative trim for the windows. "architecturematerialbuildingtechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(founding) A kind of sand containing clay, used in making molds."The foundry worker carefully mixed the moulding with water to prepare it for shaping the metal casting. "materialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
