molding

n. process of forming something in a mold; that which has been molded; patterned edging, strip of material that is used as trim (also moulding)

v. fashion, shape; shape or form in a mold; become moldy, mildew; determine the nature of; ornament with molding, trim with edging; influence the character of (also mould)

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Noun
1. the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
(synonym) casting
(hypernym) creating from raw materials
(derivation) model, mold, mould
2. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
(synonym) moulding
(hypernym) decoration, ornament, ornamentation
(hyponym) annulet, bandelet, bandelette, bandlet, square and rabbet
3. a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
(synonym) moulding, border
(hypernym) edge, margin
(part-holonym) picture frame
4. sculpture produced by molding
(synonym) mold, mould, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
(hypernym) sculpture
(derivation) cast, mold, mould
5. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
(synonym) modeling, modelling, moulding
(hypernym) sculpture, carving
(hyponym) cheoplasty
(derivation) model, mold, mould

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Noun
1. the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
(synonym) cast, stamp
(hypernym) solid
(derivation) shape, form, work, mould, forge
2. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
(synonym) mould, cast
(hypernym) container
(hyponym) form
(derivation) cast, mould
3. loose soil rich in organic matter
(synonym) mould
(hypernym) soil, dirt
(hyponym) leaf mold, leaf mould, leaf soil
4. the process of becoming mildewed
(synonym) mildew
(hypernym) spoilage, spoiling
(derivation) mildew
5. a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
(synonym) mould
(hypernym) fungus
(hyponym) mucor
(derivation) mildew
6. sculpture produced by molding
(synonym) mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
(hypernym) sculpture
(derivation) cast, mould

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Verb
1. form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"
(synonym) model, mould
(hypernym) shape, form, work, mould, forge
(derivation) mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
(classification) art, artistic creation, artistic production
2. become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house"
(synonym) mildew
(hypernym) change
(hyponym) smut
(derivation) mould
3. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
(synonym) cast, mould
(hypernym) shape, form, work, mould, forge
(hyponym) press, press out
(derivation) mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
4. make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the riceballs carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
(synonym) shape, form, work, mould, forge
(hypernym) create from raw material, create from raw stuff
(hyponym) carve
(verb-group) work, work on, process
(derivation) cast, stamp
5. fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure"
(hypernym) cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere
6. shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
(synonym) determine, shape, influence, regulate
(hypernym) cause, do, make
(hyponym) dispose, incline

(p.a.)
Alt. of Moulding
  

(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Mould
  

(n.)
Alt. of Moulding
  

Synonyms and related words:
CYSP sculpture, anaglyptics, anaglyptography, anatomy, architectonics, architectural sculpture, architecture, arrangement, assembly, bone-carving, build, building, cast, casting, ceroplastics, chasing, clay sculpture, composition, conformation, constitution, construction, conversion, crafting, craftsmanship, creation, cultivation, decorative sculpture, devising, earth art, efformation, elaboration, embossing, engraving, erection, extraction, fabric, fabrication, fashion, fashioning, figuration, forging, form, format, formation, formature, forming, formulation, founding, frame, framing, garden sculpture, gem-cutting, getup, glass sculpture, glyptic, growing, handicraft, handiwork, harvesting, ivory-carving, lost-wax process, machining, make, makeup, making, manufacture, manufacturing, metal sculpture, milling, mining, modeling, mold, monumental sculpture, morphogenesis, morphogeny, organic structure, organism, organization, paper sculpture, pattern, patterning, physique, plan, plaster casting, plastic art, portrait sculpture, prefabrication, preparation, processing, producing, production, raising, refining, relief, relief-carving, relievo, sculptor, sculpture, sculpturing, seal, setup, shape, shaping, shell-carving, smelting, stamp, statuary, stone sculpture, stonecutting, structure, structuring, tectonics, texture, tissue, warp and woof, weave, web, whittling, wire sculpture, wood carving, workmanship, xyloglyphy