molding

American  

[mohl-ding] / ˈmoʊl dɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of molding.

2. something molded.

3. a strip of contoured wood or other material placed just below the juncture of a wall and a ceiling.

4. Architecture, Furniture.

   1. any of various long, narrow, ornamental surfaces that are either continuous or discontinuous, with uniform cross sections for the full length and a strikingly modeled profile that casts strong shadows: used on frames, tables, etc., and certain architectural members, as cornices, stringcourses, or bases.

   2. a strip of wood, stone, etc., having such a surface.

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molding British  

/ ˈməʊldɪŋ /

noun

1. the US spelling of moulding

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Etymology

Origin of molding

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; mold ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It was considerate of her to keep my molding friend in her home for this long, and I felt too foolish to protest.

From Literature

On the first floor, the front parlor, with its wooden wainscoting and classical door frames, is more elegant after conservation restored small details in the decorative moldings.

From The Wall Street Journal

It gets rare earths from Australia, partners with a refiner in Europe and has developed a process for sintering, molding and finishing the magnets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Adjacent to the entrance is the cozy living area, which comes complete with floral wallpaper, green crown molding, a fireplace, and glass doors to the backyard, which boasts its own sauna and cold plunge.

From MarketWatch

Indeed, there’s much time, effort and money spent on molding a show’s return into the kind of must-see event that will draw viewers old and new.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• decoration
• embellishment
• frieze