molding

/ˈmoʊldɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Relating to or used for shaping or forming something.
    • She bought a molding tool to create custom clay figures.
    • The molding machine pressed the heated plastic into shape.
    • The molding process requires the material to be soft but not liquid.
noun
  1. A decorative strip of material, such as wood or plaster, used to trim walls, ceilings, doors, or furniture.
    • The old house had intricate plaster molding in every room.
    • The carpenter installed crown molding where the wall meets the ceiling.
    • We painted the white molding around the door to match the new wall color.
  2. The process or act of shaping something, especially by using a mold or by applying pressure.
    • The molding of the metal required high temperatures and careful timing.
    • The molding of clay into pots is one of the oldest crafts.
    • Injection molding is used to make plastic parts quickly and cheaply.
  3. An object produced by shaping a material in a mold.
    • Each molding from the factory was identical to the next.
    • The plastic molding had a small flaw on the edge.
    • The artist displayed a series of plaster moldings at the gallery.
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