molding

noun

mold·​ing ˈmōl-diŋ How to pronounce molding (audio)
1
: an object produced by molding
2
a
: a decorative recessed or relieved surface
b
: a decorative plane or curved strip used for ornamentation or finishing

Illustration of molding

Illustration of molding
  • 1 fillet and fascia
  • 2 torus
  • 3 reeding
  • 4 cavetto
  • 5 scotia
  • 6 congé
  • 7 beak

Examples of molding in a Sentence

The house has beautiful moldings around its doors and windows.
Recent Examples on the Web Upon entering, the property is decked out with soaring high ceilings, a dramatic curved staircase, tons of intricate moldings, and large bay windows. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024 Some of the more unique offerings include the Warrior Project which allows students to interact with costumes and prop teams, emphasizing techniques such as laser cutting, leather moldings, and sublimation printing. Cathy Whitlock, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024 Add some character nonetheless with this 3-D wall edge baseboard that will create gorgeous molding on the base or top of your walls. Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2024 Internally, the digs sport a ton of charming, period-appropriate design elements, including arched windows, elaborate carvings, warm wood moldings, and ornate vaulted ceilings. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024 These efforts include Class 100,000 cleanroom expansion, global customer expansion, world-class capabilities in extrusion, blow molding, braiding, balloon folding, and complex catheter process initiatives. Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2024 Above the fireplace, 2-inch molding frames a 7 1/2- by 4-foot mirror, topped off with a custom landscape by Triangle artist Peggy Lee Mead. Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024 Despite a single photo these days being enough to overfill a floppy disk, various industries—like embroidery, medical devices, avionics, and plastic molding—still rely on them. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2024 The butt required multiple pieces: a spring, a pin, some dense polyurethane molding that no one had figured out how to make yet. David Frese, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of molding was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molding. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

molding

noun
mold·​ing ˈmōl-diŋ How to pronounce molding (audio)
1
a
: the act or work of a person who molds
b
: an object produced by molding
2
: a strip of material having a shaped surface and used as a decoration (as on a wall or the edge of a table)

Medical Definition

molding

noun
mold·​ing
variants or chiefly British moulding
: an act or process of molding
specifically : the shaping of the fetal head to allow it to pass through the birth canal during childbirth
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