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noun mold·ing \ ˈmōl-diŋ \

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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Those are some classy neighbors, but the Waldorf will stand out with its Pierre Yves Rochon–designed tower (read: plenty of gleaming white surfaces and crown molding).

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills," 25 Aug. 2017
Taylor, who has extensive experience in remodeling homes, raised the ceiling and added wainscoting and crown molding to give it more of an older house feel.

— shari rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, "Not just a home but a lifestyle: This $899K Arden house comes with a Maserati," 18 Aug. 2017
Preserved throughout are period chandeliers and hardware, plaster molding, extensive millwork, wide baseboards and five fireplaces.

— marcelle sussman fischler, New York Times, "House Hunting in ... Toronto," 16 Aug. 2017
The baseboard, molding and wainscoting mega cleaning of 2017?

— by sherry kuehl, kansascity.com, "The fifth of July is no holiday for those who love summer," 5 July 2017
Less viscous options will saturate a cloth easily, making them good for applications over moldings.

— peter martin, Popular Mechanics, "How To Choose the Right Wood Stain," 3 July 2017
Custom built by in 2008 by Dale Woodall, the home features detailed woodwork — including floor-to-ceiling pieces around the stove and built-in refrigerator — and crown molding.

— emma kate fittes, Indianapolis Star, "Hot Property: A $1.8M piece of Italy in Carmel's West Clay," 30 June 2017
Cox used injection molding to make a football that is heavier than the basketball, with a durable skin—the perfect size and weight and density for throwing and kicking in the backyard.

— steve rushin, SI.com, "How the toys and totems of the 1970s shaped a lifelong love of sports," 21 June 2017
By the time Batman Forever came around, rubber molding had become so much more advanced.

— matt miller, Esquire, "The Real Story Behind Batman's Infamous Nipples," 14 June 2017

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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

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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

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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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