moulding
/ˈmoʊldɪŋ/
adjective
- Relating to or used for shaping something into a form.
- The moulding press applies heat and pressure to form the material.
- She bought a moulding tool to create custom clay beads.
- The factory uses a moulding machine for all its plastic components.
noun
- A decorative strip of material, such as wood or plaster, used to cover transitions between surfaces or to add ornamentation to walls, ceilings, and furniture.
- They installed crown moulding where the wall meets the ceiling for an elegant look.
- The old house had intricate plaster moulding around every door frame.
- A simple wooden moulding can make a plain room feel more finished.
- The process or act of shaping a soft material into a particular form using a mold.
- Injection moulding is used to mass-produce plastic parts.
- The moulding of clay into pottery requires patience and skill.
- The moulding of chocolate into fancy shapes is popular around holidays.
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