bed molding

noun

: the molding of a cornice below the corona and above the frieze

also : a molding below a deep projection

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1688, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bed molding was in 1688

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“Bed molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed%20molding. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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