molding

noun mold·ing \ ˈmōl-diŋ \

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

Definition of molding

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

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Examples of molding in a Sentence

The house has beautiful moldings around its doors and windows.

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Selldorf does not do Ye Olde Ionic orders or ironic dentil moldings.

— justin davidson, Daily Intelligencer, "This Time, a Much More Promising Attempt to Fix the Frick," 13 Apr. 2018
While clearly a 20th-century design, the arched windows in the center portal, meaty keystones over the windows, and the dentil molding below the roof are all lifted directly from early-American architecture.

— inga saffron, Philly.com, "One building's journey from a place of incarceration, to a venue of liberation," 12 Apr. 2018
Landscaping, factory work, molding — molding for headboards.

— pioneer press, chicagotribune.com, "Shout Out: Henry Torres, on his bike in Norridge," 11 Apr. 2018
The diver ripped off a piece of plastic molding from the vehicle and resurfaced.

— max londberg, kansascity, "Beyond ‘Satanic Panic’: Agent has theory on 30-year mystery of missing Kansas teen | The Kansas City Star," 8 Apr. 2018
In the living and dining areas, which are adjacent to one another, sky-blue walls pair with white molding and millwork.

— lauren ro, Curbed, "Victorian renovation is all about bold color," 29 Mar. 2018
Visual enhancements for the new QX60 Limited come in the form of a dark chrome grille, fog-lamp surrounds, and door moldings.

— tony markovich, Car and Driver, "Infiniti Fancies Up the QX60 and QX80 with Limited Models," 23 Mar. 2018
Take advantage of the panoramic rooftop views for watching the sunset over the hills, or get lost inside one of the many maximalist Rococo-style halls, complete with gold molding, detailed frescos and marble statues.

— kristen bateman, Vogue, "Florence Renaissance: How to Experience the Historic City Now," 4 Apr. 2018
While the furniture has been taken out, the fireplaces, intricate moldings, and grand staircases all remain.

— emily selter, Town & Country, "The Southern Charm Guide to Charleston," 3 Apr. 2018

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Illustration of molding

First Known Use of molding

14th century

Other Architecture Terms

buttress, casita, cornice, fanlight, garret, lintel, parapet, pilaster, plinth

MOLDING Defined for English Language Learners

molding

noun

Definition of molding for English Language Learners

: a strip of material (such as wood or metal) with some design or pattern that is used as a decoration on a wall, on the edge of a table, etc.

MOLDING Defined for Kids

molding

noun mold·ing \ ˈmōl-diŋ \

Definition of molding for Students

: a strip of material having a design and used as a decoration (as on a wall or the edge of a table)

Medical Dictionary

molding

noun mold·ing

variants: or chiefly British moulding play \ˈmōl-diŋ\

medical Definition of molding

: 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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