moulding
Britishnoun
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architect
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a shaped outline, esp one used on cornices, etc
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a shaped strip made of wood, stone, etc
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something moulded
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"Automation now takes place mostly in the moulding and the packaging process. But for soft toys, or even some of the electronics nowadays, it's still very labour intensive."
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
The Chinese factories remain busy, he says, because a single toy can undergo more than one manufacturing process, from moulding the parts, to adding electronics, sewing materials, and final assembly.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
"The entanglement between our photons is malleable, like clay in a potter's hands, but during the moulding process, some features are retained," explains Forbes.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2024
At the same time, these region-wide efforts will have to be balanced by moulding solutions to suit local conditions where needed.
From Reuters ● Nov. 13, 2023
Ruth had been picking at some moulding flakes of wood on the bench beside her, and for a moment she seemed completely absorbed in this task.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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